Left: Designer Gwen Stefani walks the runway at the L.A.M.B. Spring 2011 fashion show. Center: Actress Milla Jovovich attends the Marni at H&M collection launch on Feb. 17, 2012.

What You Need To Know. African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion; The African continent is so diverse that colors and patterns have different meanings depending on where ...

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.