Imane Ayissi wove African textiles into his high fashion assortment proven in Paris on Thursday, mixing raffia-lined clothes in vibrant colors with clothes coated in sequins or ethereal silk fringes. “This is a window to show techniques of African artisans,” mentioned Ayissi.

Models walked down a runway in an ornate mansion close to the Arc de Triomphe, parading sculptural clothes and sequin-coated tops that have been trimmed with raffia. A fitted minidress in splashes of orange, purple and inexperienced featured a standard tie-dye method, with a sprinkling of orange Swarovski crystal elaborations added for sparkle.

“We’ve gone through some very difficult times, with the COVID-19 pandemic that was hard for everyone; it’s time to try to rebound,” mentioned Ayissi, gesturing in direction of a scorching pink costume. The Cameroon-born designer, who is predicated in Paris, is presently featured within the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibit “Africa Fashion” in London.

Haute couture style week in Paris, which wound up on Thursday, options a number of the most prestigious style homes, together with Christian Dior and Chanel.

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