Stunning designers clothings from Arise fashion week 2020
Making waves back into the spotlight after a six-year hiatus, ARISE Fashion Week returned to Lagos, Nigeria March 30th – April 2nd 2018. With guest celebrities, supermodel appearances and superstar performances, the show made a star-studded comeback. As one of Africa’s most premier fashion shows, AFW is sought out for its highly curated array of exclusive styles, fresh talent, and leading African designers as well as international names in fashion – all handpicked to be showcased to the world. Below are 18 beautiful outstanding designs from AFW 2020 Enjoy
Perils of the catwalk: African models warn of trafficking threat
While data is scant, models and anti-trafficking activists say abuse in the sector is rife for African hopefuls – due to a lack of oversight and guidance both on the continent and abroad. All eyes will be on the catwalk, but the model behind Ethiopia’s first reality TV modelling competition hopes the show will also shine a spotlight on exploitation in the industry across Africa. While the #MeToo scandal highlighted widespread sex abuse in fashion, models and non-profits say women and girls pursuing a catwalk career face even greater dangers in developing nations. Delina Cleo – a model in her late twenties who created the ‘Hidden Beauty of Ethiopia’ show…