African designers presented their creations during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week in the Senegal capital. Here, a model displays a tribal-inspired head piece by Moroccan designer Jamila Lafqir.
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African designers presented their creations during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week in the Senegal capital. Here, a model displays a tribal-inspired head piece by Moroccan designer Jamila Lafqir.
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A model takes to the catwalk in an outfit by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elien Kuame.
Golden show —
A model takes to the catwalk in an outfit by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elien Kuame.
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Another Elien Kuame design on display at the Radisson Blu hotel in Dakar.
Stripped back —
Another Elien Kuame design on display at the Radisson Blu hotel in Dakar.
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An intricate wedding dress by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko.
Wedding wonder —
An intricate wedding dress by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko.
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Models applaud Niger fashion designer Alphadi -- shown holding the Senegalese flag -- at the end of the opening day on June 12.
Crowd pleaser —
Models applaud Niger fashion designer Alphadi -- shown holding the Senegalese flag -- at the end of the opening day on June 12.
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Benin designer Dasha Nicou adds a modern twist to traditional African styles.
Pretty pair —
Benin designer Dasha Nicou adds a modern twist to traditional African styles.
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Bright colors dominated the week, such as these playful outfits from Senegalese designer Mamta Lopy.
Rainbow bright —
Bright colors dominated the week, such as these playful outfits from Senegalese designer Mamta Lopy.
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Old Hollywood glamor met traditional African fashion in this piece from Benin designer by Dasha Nicoue.
Elegant evening wear —
Old Hollywood glamor met traditional African fashion in this piece from Benin designer by Dasha Nicoue.
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Colorful creations from Senegalese designer Adama Amanda Ndiaye -- the name behind the Adama Paris label -- during the opening day.
Senegal to Paris —
Colorful creations from Senegalese designer Adama Amanda Ndiaye -- the name behind the Adama Paris label -- during the opening day.
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Senegalese designer Amdou Diop, center, thanks the crowd following his show.
National trends —
Senegalese designer Amdou Diop, center, thanks the crowd following his show.
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A model presents a creation from Senegalese designer Mamta Lopy.
Sultry silhouette —
A model presents a creation from Senegalese designer Mamta Lopy.
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Senegalese designer Maguette Gueye reimagines traditional African fashion.
Back to basics —
Senegalese designer Maguette Gueye reimagines traditional African fashion.
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