When I caught up with , the designer was prepping for the latest installment of Dakar Fashion Week. To be exact, she was getting her makeup done for the opening dinner that would kick off the festivities. There was a hint of excitement in her voice, too.
She was also wearing one of her designs as we chatted over a video call. For the fashion designer, it feels like a long-awaited dream come true. Back in 2002, she returned back to Senegal immediately after launching her fashion brand .
She had aspirations of showcasing her designs in the country but was stunned by the absence of how to make that happen. Separately, she felt this urge to reinvent the growing creative . She decided to launch to promote her brand and bring visibility to rising young designers in Senegal and beyond.
Now the eventhas become one of the notable celebrations in the continent and the oldest; showcasing designers across Africa, Europe, Asia and bringing together thousands of fashion enthusiasts every year. What Dakar Fashion Week has done is revitalize Senegal. It’s also made the city attractive to those who are visiting the country for the .
Its success serves and growth serves as example of how fashion and art can bolster organic interest in a nation alongside boosting creative talents that keep the industry moving forward. The latest installment of Dakar Fashion Week recently concluded, featuring 11 designers. Romzy hit the runway in a traditional Senegalese raffia dress and a divination mask.
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