In 2016, Models.com did an editorial called Africa Rising. The piece featured Angolan model, Maria Borges, and Southern Sudanese model, Ajak Deng, wearing contemporary African fashion. I love everything about these photos, from the stunning models to the powerful poses to the remarkably strong styling to the glorious clothing.
“The fashion map continues to be redrawn with the new inclusion of design communities from around the world. Overflowing with talent, yearning for investment, Africa as a continent stands on the brink of an economic surge.” Models.com
The editorial features some of Africa’s hottest labels, including Loza Maleombho, Omer Asim, Brother Vellies. Photos are by Ed Singleton with styling by Solange Franklin.
You can see the whole series on Models.com.
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January 12, 2018 at 7:50 am
These women are insanely beautiful and svelte. And “glorious” is the perfect word to describe the fashions.
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January 12, 2018 at 8:18 am
They really are incredible!
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January 12, 2018 at 9:03 am
Those white pants in the bottom picture…. They look cool, but i can’t imagine trying to walk in them.
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January 12, 2018 at 10:09 am
They are beautiful, but I think it’s safe to say that’s editorial length. If you were going to wear them on the street, they’d have to be shorter.
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January 12, 2018 at 10:07 am
There is something very disturbing about the modeling world.These beautiful women would be more beautiful in every day mode.
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January 12, 2018 at 10:13 am
I don’t disagree with you, but fashion editorial styling and posing has always tended toward the over stylized and dramatic. It’s part of the art form. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/142848619400840397/
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January 12, 2018 at 11:06 am
Absolutely stunning.
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January 12, 2018 at 11:33 am
They really are. It’s hard to believe my lumpen, waxy self is the same species as these elegant, polished, glamorous creatures. I’m filled with envy!
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January 13, 2018 at 11:21 am
I know! I just keep going back to look at them.
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January 13, 2018 at 12:41 pm
I had a dream last night about being in the city, and they kept swanning by. It was like a visually-pleasing game of Where’s Waldo.
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January 12, 2018 at 12:01 pm
The pictures are stunning. The models are beautiful. But I wouldn’t buy any of the clothes if I still had a wife. Hal
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January 12, 2018 at 4:26 pm
To each his own!
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January 12, 2018 at 5:21 pm
Great pics. Love the aesthetic and creativity shown here. Aww… The ladies are just stunning, simply stunning! Thanks Donna for sharing.
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January 12, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Stunning is absolutely the word!
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January 12, 2018 at 9:09 pm
😉
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January 12, 2018 at 6:18 pm
Gorgeous. Those fabrics are completely fabulous and I love the strong lines of the designs.
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January 12, 2018 at 10:23 pm
That periwinkle silk suit!
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January 12, 2018 at 10:44 pm
Yes! That was utterly amazing.
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