It's no surprise that Johannesburg, South Africa was chosen as the site of the Miss World 2008 competition. There have been a number of fashionable and luxurious contributions stemming from this metropolis.
The Miss World 2008 contestants were treated to an African safari, learned to play African drums and cooked traditional Zulu cuisine. For the final day of competition, the Miss World 2008 beauties wore outfits from South African and Jamaican designers.
The cluster below showcases some other African fashion contributions. Some came directly from African designers, while others were inspired by African culture.
11 Vibrant Africa-Inspired Fashions

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Africa to Get First Luxury Fashion Label

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Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Natalie Imbruglia with Sass & Bride

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Fashion Face Off 2.0
Street Clash Global Street Style Competition
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Exotic Habitat Calendars
Pirelli's ‘Africa' 2009
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Vibrant African Couture
Vlisco Designer Textiles
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Africa-Inspired Headwear
Junya Watanabe's Towering Head Wraps
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Hats for the Self-Assured
Extravagant Headwear from Tour de Force
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Indiana Jane Fashion
Ralph Lauren Spring 2009
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HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion
Levi's ‘69 Com Camisinha'
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African Mythology Shirts
Bantu Republic Tees With A Conscience
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