An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

A battery necklace and CD antennae make original accessories for a model. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Fashion students find inspiration in unusual items, creating a bustier top out of a funnel. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Model Racky is dressed by designer Oumou Sy. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Models wearing clothes from designer Oumou Sy's students. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Racky models a dress with CDs. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Senegalese women decorate themselves with henna tattoos during celebrations. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers.

A hairdresser works in designer Oumou Sy's atelier. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Wearing clothes designed by Oumou Sy. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

A bridal gown with fishnet for a veil. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

Stilt walkers take fashion to new heights in the old town. An explosion of ideas has made Dakar Africa's fashion capital. About 30 ambitious young designers develop their own personal styles outside the world's better-known fashion centers. An international fashion week takes place at the same time as the annual Dakar Carnival, leading to some unexpected sights.

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