{"id":14741,"title":"What is AFRO PUNK","description":"DWD x Afro Punk What once started as a small gathering has exploded into a great movement of kindred spirits. See what powers these designs and inspires the different shapes and forms of the Afro puff Girl, with all it's futuristic and neo punk vibes.","content":"<h2><strong>DWD x Afro Punk<\/strong><\/h2><p><em>Punk- It's a state of mind!<\/em><br \/><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/jrzufq6ktbpdereemczfu10xdbyn0dgevucdlbd814pydble.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"85711582\" \/><br \/>-source Pinterest, edit by ADWD<\/p><h3>Let there be Punk<\/h3><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A7I2ijDyZ2Y\/?modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;vq=highres\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><blockquote><p>\"She is sweet-tasting fruit whose juice is bitter tears<br \/>She is love's worn out boot, tattered and torn, you wear\u201d- Boot by Tamar-kali<\/p><\/blockquote><p>Since 2005 the Brooklyn academy of music ( BAM) has graced the world with the beautiful love child that is the Afro-Punk music festival. Fans and kindred spirits flock to this illustrious indie-alt festival which was inspired by the documentary of the same title (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fanQHFAxXH0&amp;t=1838s&amp;ab_channel=AFROPUNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFROPUNK<\/a>) made by James Spooner in 2003. The thought provoking documentary dives head first into the heart beat and conception of what would be known as Afro-Punk. From conception the festival has been evolving to become this rich treasure trove of inspiration.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/x5tnrvuql33absdprfu8oqgr574let3xsopakarbxehwxteb.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"86428161\" \/><br \/>-Image sources Pinterest.<\/p><p>Drawing from either sides of the punk sub-culture and Afrocentric flavour; there is no limit to how much inspiration from this fusion can explode. <a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/collection\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atelier Daswunderkind<\/a> was born from the love of the passion of punk and the fire of the indie- alt lifestyle. Here are some of the features we love and may help you tap into the spirit of the Afro-punk fest.<\/p><h3>Big and bold eye wear, that screams all eyes on me.<\/h3><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/custl0ia3ks6yhzdcqkuvlakka3hobdinfuuizgormmvquw1.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"85711676\" \/><br \/>-Image source Pinterest<\/p><p>The recurring round shaped style of sun glasses gives us steampunk-esque vibes. Should you desire to give your look a statement punch, round specs are definitely the way to go. Of course you don't have to stick to the circular vibe; you can freely experiment with any kind of shape that takes your fancy.<\/p><h3>Colour, colour and more colour- the brighter the better.<\/h3><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/gjyxcjnh2isf3n14djkat57wycfcuubuvacdgkkolefahzpq.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"85711869\" \/><br \/>- Image source Pinterest<\/p><p>Anything goes, from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. Bright hair in different shapes and forms are often seen with all kinds of adornment. It can be flowers, chains and semi precious stones. We love how creative you can be with colour at the festival. However even on a regular day you could add a few faux flowers or chained to mix up your look. If you're not afraid of colour experimentation; the bold look below is achieved using our classic crew neck in the <a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/product\/ladies-afro-puff-girl-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yellow<\/a>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/product\/ladies-afro-puff-girl-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yoteezfn6iqzcinqsnwz0uhlc4zszufnwxhpkqlwt8hm5inq.png.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"86423100\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p><h3>Birth of an Icon!<\/h3><p>With all this in mind, the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/collection\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afro Puff Girl <\/a>was born. From the hair design reminiscent of the Bantu knot style, all the way to the edgy studded choker. The Afro Puff Girl taps into this spirit of expression. Drawing from all the different shapes and elements of a futuristic and neo punk feel.<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/product\/afro-puff-girl-zombie-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/sx9uijiyhs6zejpb0c3r0pyqjprqq5td87dfdckt41wi1tu7.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"85712121\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/h3><p><em>-Afro Puff girl on classic black t-shirt.<\/em><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3>Journey with us.<\/h3><p>Now while this list is not in the least exhaustive; we hope you carry on this delightful rollercoaster ride with us. Find which design moves you forward as we continue exploring this<a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/product\/dwd-ladies-t-shirt-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Afro puff girl<\/a> design motif.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/product\/afro-puff-girl-zombie-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/pzmudvhhfytza7ipqxm8jt18hioio2c0qjvknu9cmtzjxfyi.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"\" title=\"86442411\" \/><\/a><br \/><br \/><em>For more updates and previews, check out our socials.<br \/>Instagram- @atelierdwd<\/em><br \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>","urlTitle":"dwd-x-afro-punk","url":"\/blog\/dwd-x-afro-punk\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/dwd-x-afro-punk\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/atelier-daswunderkind.teemill.com\/blog\/dwd-x-afro-punk\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1640008671,"updatedAt":1643966650,"publishedAt":1643966650,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":103899,"name":"Atelier Daswunderkind"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/2auqlnmlllo4zvzqtmfnrltvkn9pbjgaefqrjbytnsyvmetl.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/2auqlnmlllo4zvzqtmfnrltvkn9pbjgaefqrjbytnsyvmetl.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/2auqlnmlllo4zvzqtmfnrltvkn9pbjgaefqrjbytnsyvmetl.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":14027,"title":"Green The New Black","url":"\/blog\/the-new-black\/","urlTitle":"the-new-black","division":103899,"description":"Gift season is full steam ahead, but we are here to help you prepare and make the important gift decisions. 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