Ikat print continues to be a major trend with pieces featuring the print popping up at every store from Forever21 to Macys
to Saks. Ikat print isn’t to be confused with “African Print” – Ikat print involves the weaving of thread into a patterns, while African print usually involves the stamping/painting of a pattern on a piece of fabric. When wearing an Ikat printed item, keep the rest of your outfit simple, as the print IS your signature piece.
Here’s Our Picks for Getting the Ikat Print Trend for Less
Accessories
1. Global Ikat Scarf, $3.99 at UrbanOutfitters.com
2. Ikat Head Wrap, $2.99 at Charlotte Russe.
3. Astar Ikat Print Pareo, $8.80 at Forever21.com
Dresses
1. Ikat Print Dress, $98.00 at Banana Republic
2. Imagination Smocked Ikat Strapless Dress, on sale for $19.00 at Kohls
3. AGB Ikat Print Sleeveless Voile Maxi Dress, $69.00 at Macys.com
Tops
Braided Ikat Top, $49.50 at Gap
French Connection Ikat Belted Batwing Jumper, $62.52 at Asos.com
Skirts
1. Faith21 Plus Size Ikat Print Skirt, $15.80 at Forever21.com
2. Charter Club Ikat-Print Cotton Voile Skirt, on sale for $51.75 at Macys.com
3. Ikat Print Mini-Skirt, $99 at DKNY.com
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I really like the African-inspired look. I came across this picture in Sartorialist.blog:
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/2009/05/on-streetsteal-her-style-nyc.html
She is wearing African-print shorts. I’d like to recreate this look. Any ideas on where to find the pieces to create this look? Thanks.
@lparada- We’ll look into it
I am not sure that’s the difference between “Ikat print” and “African print”. It seems to me both parts of your statement can also be true for African print/African inspired fabrics (that Ikat print involves the weaving of thread into a patterns, while African print usually involves the stamping/painting of a pattern on a piece of fabric).