A black-and-white Ankara dress is timeless. Because the colours are neutral, you can rock it for formal and casual events. The lacy gown on top of the bodycon maxi is classic.

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Nigerian singer Tems was at the 2025 Met Gala and she rocked an ankara dress for the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" themed event. Netizens had mixed feelings.

Earlier this week, Stella McCartney incorporated Ankara, a traditional African print in colorful tribal patterns, in her collection, and sent numerous African-inspired dresses down the runway.

A model presents a traditional dress of Palestine during Ankara Fashion Week in Ankara, Turkey, on Dec. 23, 2019. Within the scope of Ankara Fashion Week event, embassies of some countries exhibited ...