Basically, afropaty is a black woman who dresses and lives like a preppy, being a milestone of empowerment and the fight against racism.
The preppy is that vain woman, who sports branded clothes and accessories, generally has blonde hair and light eyes, very barbie style. Now imagine all of this on black women. This is Afropatity, a trend that has become increasingly popular and goes far beyond a fashion style.
Although it has become increasingly popular recently, this trend is already quite old. And even though it didn’t have much prominence and protagonism, some characters in pop culture already exuded this Afropatity energy. Examples of this are the characters, Dionne Davenport, from the classic The Patricinhas de Beverly Hills and Vivian Banks from the series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
In the real world, several personalities and artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, Card B, Megan Thee Stallion, among many others, are references to the movement.. In Brazil, we also have big names that highlight the afropaty aesthetic, such as Taís Araújo, Iza, Ludmilla and his wife Brunna, among many others.
Therefore, below, we will learn more about afropaty, how to adhere to the style and several beautiful inspirations.
What is afropathy?
Afropaty is a fashion trend, lifestyle, social movement, among other things, in which black women dress and boast a high standard of living. So, basically, Afropaty is a black woman who dresses and lives like a traditional preppy girl. In addition to afropaty, other terms are used to define the same thing, such as Petra Patrícia or petricinha.
In fact, this term and concept originates from the English expression “Black American Princess”, BAP, which has been used to differentiate black women with good financial conditions for several years in the United States. Here, this movement is more than a style or trend, this movement marks the rise and empowerment of black women. And when we talk about empowerment, we are talking about aesthetic, financial, professional and intellectual empowerment.
In fact, the main difference between patricinha and afropaty is the social and historical nature behind these concepts. As we know, preppy girls are mainly focused on status and consumer power. Afropaty goes far beyond that, and is a trend that symbolizes, among other things, the achievement of rights for black women, the occupation of places that were previously only white and, above all, the fight against racism.
What are the characteristics of the afropaty style?
As we saw above, afropaty is a movement full of symbolism, but it also has its fashion reference. There are no rules, in this style, the woman has her own style, making political and aesthetic use of clothes and hair. Below we will see some characteristics that shape this style:
1. Hair Style
Starting with the hair, be it frizzy, curly, straight, braided or a lace, why not? No matter your hair type, all of them can be adopted by afropatys. Because hair is a fundamental part of the history and personality of black women, who are free to wear whatever they want without being bound by prejudices and impositions of the standard of what is beautiful or not. The ideal is to wear your hair however you want.
2. Diverse styles
It’s not like Afropaty addresses a single style. Then, There is no rule, but some styles stand out in this aesthetic, which has a strong influence from baddie, streetwear and 90s/00s fashion.
3. Striking nails
An important part of the afropaty aesthetic are the nails. Therefore, the more exuberant and eye-catching, with different, long and stylish shapes, the better. Nail arts are very popular among them.
4. Afro inspiration
This trend also brings back the connection and ancestry of African culture. This is seen in printed clothes, accessories such as turbans, among others. In addition to empowering black artists, this trend also moves the black economy.
5. Make forte
A make-up is a make-up, and Afropaths use and abuse prominent, very colorful and strong makeup. Well-defined and colorful eyes, eyebrow contours and ombré lips that we have already taught you how to do, complement this aesthetic.
Afropaty references and inspirations
So, to finish, we selected several references and inspirations for you to learn more about afropaty, in addition to getting ideas for putting together your productions. Check out:
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Sources: Women’s Tips Marcia Travessoni Todos Negros do Mundo
