It was all glitz and glamour on the sixteenth annual Afrik Vogue Week which befell this week in Côte d’Ivoire’s industrial capital, Abidjan.

The key style occasion introduced collectively 30 designers and 60 fashions from a number of African international locations, across the theme “Youth, Vogue and Cultural Variety”.

“We predict that Africa and even Côte d’Ivoire should host a style week and for this version, we tried to place our greatest foot ahead by inviting African designers to share the stage with native designers,” mentioned Isabelle Anoh, the occasion’s organiser.

And it wasn’t nearly clothes. Purses, jewelry, sneakers – there was a lot to be seen and loved by all.

For clothier, Nancy, the occasion was additionally a chance for somebody like herself, who needs to enter the style world, to study and achieve just a little extra visibility.

“By way of the style reveals we see what others create and thru that we get inspiration. And for us additionally to alternate with different stylists and different designers and naturally to make ourselves recognized,” she mentioned.

The occasion was broadly seen as a beautiful alternative to community with others within the trade from throughout the continent.

“It is a chance for me to fulfill a number of designers, to get to know completely different fashions and creators. And in addition, taking part on this occasion has been an awesome pleasure for me and it permits me to worth my work,” mentioned make-up artist, Julianna Gnépa.

Afrik Vogue Week was a shocking showcase for a celebration of the range of kinds and supplies of African style.