African Fashion Exhibition Showcases 'Politics and Glamour' in Paris

'Politics and glamour' take the catwalk at African fashion exhibition

For decades, African designers have channelled changing notions of identity and  aspiration into fashion. The exhibition "Africa Fashion", now showing at the Quai Branly museum in Paris, explores the diversity and dynamism of the continent's styles from the independence era to today.

By Isabelle Martinetti