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African Designers

A model poses at the David Tlale Sun Fall 2013 fashion show

New York Fashion Week: David Tlale wows with opulent presentation

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
David Tlale is one of the premiere designers of South Africa -- and one of three black designers to show at this season's New York Fashion Week. His recent show eschewed the typical runway presentation, the couture creator opting instead to perch his models on low white risers in opulent looks.
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Arise fashion show

First Black Fashion Week held in Paris

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
On Friday, Black Fashion Week debuted in Paris on the heels of the official Fashion Week of the City of Light.
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Designers Idyl Mohallim (L) and Ayaan Mohallim (R)

Somali twins show breezy, feminine Mataano collection for Fashion Week

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
In their sixth collection, the Mataano Spring 2013 show displayed a gentle aesthetic. "We went back to a softer, girlier path for Spring," Idyl Mohallim told theGrio about the sisters' inspiration.
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Michelle Obama

9 emerging black designers Michelle Obama should try

Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
theGRIO REPORT - Here are nine young designer brands we think deserving of the Michelle Obama Effect.
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