Retro Appeal: Photo of Authentic West African Hunters’ Jacket Selling for R81K Goes Viral, Peeps Sceptical

• A photo of a West African hunters' jacket has gone viral, with the unique design and retro appeal attracting widespread attention
• The jacket, which features intricate cowry embellishments and fascinating patchwork, is reportedly selling for up to over R81 000
• The photo has sparked debate around cultural appropriation and the ethics of profiting from traditional designs

The fashion industry has recently seen a growing interest in traditional and cultural garments worldwide.

One such item that has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts and collectors is the West African hunters' jacket.

The jacket, traditionally worn by hunters and other members of West African communities, features intricate cowry embellishments and interesting patchwork.

Twitter user, Kalu Aja, shared photos of the jacket on sale on sale in the US with a price tag of over R81 000 ($4,500) attached to the jacket's hemline.

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Check out the post below:

Social media users react to price of hunters' jacket

The post quickly sparked different comments as netizens asked questions.

@aprilbox:

"Ọbara jesus."

@AishaReno12:

"Where would one wear this stuff to ?? Just curious."

@SirefloW:

"I don't think the charms are working, but it worth alot more to be priceless."

@jeremiadetunji:

"Authentic!" Who authenticed it? Something they packaged."

@herculean_me:

"One oyinbo will buy it now and be seeing things in his dream."

@tochi__:

"Hard to imagine someone buying it to wear. Unless the occasion is a costume party."

@Oben_2020:

"The high price is cause of those amulet....JuJu for protection."

@chatto_sb:

"Lols, white folks don't find it hard to put a price tag on stuff they consider to be valuable. The interesting part is that there are folks that are ready to pay."

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Oyinbo masquerade: Video of 2 individuals rocking can costumes go viral online

Meanwhile, Nigeria's leading news site Legit.ng reported that in an era where conversations around eco-friendly fashion remain a top priority, seeing videos of recycled creativity is often refreshing, albeit amusing.

One video that amused some Nigerians is a clip showing two individuals walking on the street in thick costumes made of numerous empty cans.

They were both seen moving in simple dance steps that left passersby smiling.

Source: Legit.ng