2015 Was The Year of Ankara: Here's How 21 Celebrities ROCKED The Bold Print

Ankara was such a big trend in 2015.  Everyone from Beyonce to Gabrielle Union to supermodel Oluchi wore the bold print and put their own unique twist to it.

Whether you call it ankara, kente or Dutch Wax what we can all agree on is that this bright, colorful fabric is a lot of fun to wear.

As we close out 2015 let's take a look at some of the more memorable outfits from this past year.


1. Gabrielle Union in Royal Jelly

Animal Instincts NYC... OH Happy Daaayyyy...

A photo posted by Gabrielle Union (@gabunion) on Jul 10, 2015 at 5:13pm PDT

2. Rapper Lil Mama in Royal Jelly

EGGS, BACON, GRITS! SAUSAGE!! 🍳🐷🐽🍚🍞 @lilmama doing her thing in #LA styled by @iamhdiddy wearing @royaljellynyc 22K Bangles doubled up #RJH #bish #whet #lookatdaflickadawrist #NYC #Harlem #BK #major #huge #sausage #lilmama #lipgloss #pop #hiphop #style #swag #easy 🐝🐝🐝

A photo posted by Royal Jelly Harlem ® (@royaljellynyc) on Jun 28, 2015 at 2:42pm PDT

3. All hail Queen B

@beyonce as a rose bearer from "Coming to America" in the Zeina Mini dress by #demestiksnewyork Available now at Demestiksnewyork.com

A photo posted by 🅁🄴🅄🄱🄴🄽 - 🅁🄴🅄🄴🄻 (@reuel_reuel) on Nov 1, 2015 at 4:08am PST

4. Beyonce stings again in this haute pink skirt

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on May 24, 2015 at 8:12am PDT

5. Mrs. Carter really loves this brand, and I do too. They have some amazing clothes

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Mar 16, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT

6. Actress Mindy Kaling also loves Demestiks. She just recently bought this gorgeous set from them

Today is #smallbusinesssaturday! I love the fashion line #demestiks, it's colorful and makes me feel like a chic Fort Greene model who also has a successful start-up. Check them out on etsy and demestiksnewyork.com. Do you have any suggestions for me? ❤️❤️

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Nov 28, 2015 at 8:32am PST

7. South African TV personality Pearl Thusi in Destiny Moon Prints

Freedom and joy feel like this. 😊🙌@destinymoonprints 😍 🔥💃 AFRICA MUSIC CONCERT LOOK 2. #amc2015

A photo posted by Pearl Thusi- Real Black Pearl (@pearlthusi) on Nov 21, 2015 at 1:25pm PST

8. Pearl Thusi SLAYING yet another Destiny Moon Prints dress

A photo posted by Pearl Thusi- Real Black Pearl (@pearlthusi) on Nov 21, 2015 at 7:51am PST

9. Blogger Claire Sulmers in D Pipper Twins

What I wore to the @colorcomm conference : a @dpipertwins dress and @stuartweitzman sandals . Stay tuned for more from #c2miami !!! ~ @clairesulmers . Image: @visualsbypierre #instafashion #instastyle #fashion #Fashionbombdaily #style Staying at the @ritzcarlton 👯

A photo posted by @ClaireSulmers (@fashionbombdaily) on Jul 30, 2015 at 12:35pm PDT

10. Actress Naturi Naughton

So...I'm still high off my #betawards2015 dress!Designed by @mindofkye_ ❤️Sewn by @kellontherise , glam @mannatwork & @glamsquadla #blackgirlsrock #JerseyProud #EastOrange #thankfultuesday #BlackISBeautiful #NubianQueen #ShineBright

A photo posted by Naturi Naughton (@naturi4real) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:02pm PDT

11. Actor Lance Gross wearing a dashiki...yes it's not ankara but it's close enough right?

Last Night. SOC Premiere with My Lady. || Thx for the Dashiki @midget_giraffe

A photo posted by lancegross (@lancegross) on Aug 11, 2015 at 1:50pm PDT

12. Nigerian TV & Radio Personality Toolz in Bibire Designs

#LivingMyLifeLikeItsGolden 😍😍 Crop top & Skirt by @bibiredesigns Styled by @hyperfashun Make up by @davesucre

A photo posted by Toolzo (@toolzo) on Oct 11, 2015 at 7:54am PDT

13. Singer Michelle Williams

Last night I received the Music Icon Award at the #StyleAfrica Ball here in LA by @africabokutalent. Love to my sweet friend @melangemode for designing my dress.

A photo posted by Michelle Williams (@realmichellew) on Jun 21, 2015 at 12:28pm PDT

14. Actress Garcelle B

About last night #sagaftra event celebrating diversity #Emmys top #americanapparel skirt tribalgroove.etsy.com

A photo posted by @garcelle on Aug 28, 2015 at 7:18am PDT

15. Blogger Folake Huntoon (Style Pantry)

Fitted Denim Shirt x Printed Midi. Link in bio for 'fit details...

A photo posted by Folake Huntoon (@stylepantry) on Apr 8, 2015 at 9:05am PDT

16. Director Ava Duvernay in Chen Burkett New York

A beautiful night wearing work from sister designers @chenburkettny and @linguanigra while celebrating @Oprah's landmark seven-night series, BELIEF. I've seen all seven hours and I can tell you that it's utterly breathtaking and heart-opening. Absolutely gorgeous and deeply moving. Begins this Sunday on @owntv. A must-see experience. xo

A photo posted by Ava DuVernay (@directher) on Oct 14, 2015 at 7:14pm PDT

17. South African actress Terry Pheto

Because Africa. ❤️ thanks @destinymoonprints for this lovely dress. #TerryInLA

A photo posted by Terry Pheto (@terrypheto) on Jun 19, 2015 at 10:04pm PDT

18. South African songstress LIRA

One of our favourite pics from our cover story with the phenomenally talented @miss_lira in our December issue currently on sale. Have you got your copy yet? #brownbabyslayage #blackexcellence #beautifulcovers #radiant

A photo posted by Bona Magazine (@bona_mag) on Nov 23, 2015 at 5:10am PST

19. Super Model Oluchi in Jewel by Lisa

@oluchi1 thank you so much for coming to our show! You looked stunning in our dress! 💋😘

A photo posted by Lisa Folawiyo Studio (@lisafolawiyo_studio) on Sep 6, 2014 at 11:37am PDT

20. Nigeria's own DJ Cuppy

21. Kenyan Blogger Silvian Joki

There is a new post up on www.silvianjoki.com what I wore to #korogafestival 💕 also talking about my weekend plans. Bag and shoes from @bagabargainke Thank you @drudysseus for this shirt 😍

A photo posted by Style By silvia (@silvianjoki) on Mar 17, 2015 at 11:37pm PDT