These are all fabrics and fashions designed by Ptolomy Mann, taking her inspiration from African tribal designs.

Chris Seydou (1949-1994) was a Malian Fashion Designer who brought Mudcloth to the fashion industry. Working with Yves Saint-Laurent amongst others.  His Chris Seydou line included Western-style jackets and miniskirts from traditional African patterns and fabric.  These promoted Bogolanfini, the traditional mud-dyed cloth.