3rd edition of Cameroon Fashion Design celebrates traditional fabrics

The latest edition of Cameroon Fashion Design offered a journey through Africa’s sartorial history. Stops during this exploration of ancestral creations included one in Mali to see its Bogolan fabric, in Côte d’Ivoire for the Kita and in Cameroon to discover the Ndop and the rare Odom fabric.

The creations of fashion designers were showcased on and backstage.

From scantily clad models to models rocking extraordinary hairstyles and giving off royalty vibes, each designer returned to their roots to find inspiration.

The latest edition of Cameroon Fashion Design offered a journey through Africa’s sartorial history. Stops during this exploration of ancestral creations included one in Mali to see its bogolan fabric, in Côte d’Ivoire for the Kita  and in Cameroon to discover the Ndop and a highly sought-after wood fabric known as Obom.

Among the high-profile guest was First Lady Chantal Biya. The show celebrated the creative genius of a continent with singular techniques, highlighting the exuberant or eco-friendly attributes of some outfits.

Source: Africa News