DAKAR FASHION WEEK 2012: 10TH ANNIVERSERY
Friday, June 22, 2012A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Dakar Fashion Week 2012 was definitely a global fashion event which kept Africa on the map yet again on the Fashion side. The event was graced by designers from nine countries who took to the catwalk in Senegal for the annual Dakar fashion week, which was also the 10th anniversery of the event. Africa should take this growth of the fashion industry in the best way possible and diverse more to create more awarness to make our Continet a global fashion desitination as it is starting to be.
So here is my take on what went down at the Dakar Fashion Week 2012 as I have gathered photos of the designer and models showcasing the designers collections and them gracing the catwalk.
Photos courtesy of : Finbarr O'Reilly, chief photographer for West and Central Africa from Reuters
So here is my take on what went down at the Dakar Fashion Week 2012 as I have gathered photos of the designer and models showcasing the designers collections and them gracing the catwalk.
Photos courtesy of : Finbarr O'Reilly, chief photographer for West and Central Africa from Reuters
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Martial Tapolo during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) during the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Designer and organizer of Dakar Fashion Week Adama Paris (Ndiaye) (C) joins models wearing her creations at the finale of the 10th annual event in the Senegalese capital of Dakar June 17, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye during the finale of Dakar Fashion Week July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Senegalese designer and Dakar Fashion week organizer Adama Ndiaye (C) is surrounded by models as she applauds at the event's finale in Dakar July 10, 2011. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models present creations by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 13, 2012. Picture taken June 13, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models Diarra Thiam (L) and Sachakara Dieng wear creations by Senegalese designer Mamata Lopy backstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Sachakara Dieng wears a creation by Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame backstage, during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 14, 2012. Picture taken June 14, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame joins models wearing his creations on stage during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wear creations by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012.(REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie Kuame during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Models wearing creations by Moroccan designer Meireym Boussiko line the runway during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Nigerien Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) (C) joins models wearing his creations onstage during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
Model Aminata Faye wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi during the 10th annual Dakar Fashion Week June 16, 2012. Picture taken June 16, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Malian designer Awa Meite during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Martial Tapolo during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012. Picture taken June 15, 2012. (REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly)
A model wears a creation by Cameroonian designer Martial Tapolo during the 10th anniversary of Dakar Fashion Week June 15, 2012.
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Hi Arthur, if you are going to use my pictures belonging to Reuters on your blog, kindly give proper credit to me and the company. I suspect that unless you have a subscription to Reuters, these images are being used in contravention of international copyright laws. Thank you. Finbarr O'Reilly, chief photographer for West and Central Africa.
ReplyDeleteHello.... Sorry about that my internet had some issues thats why i didnt finish the whole article. If you check now i have given you credits! Nice work on the Fashion week Photos. Olav Arthur
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