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Congolese focus on fashion in a weeklong celebration of style and homegrown talent

NPR | By Emmet Livingstone

Published August 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM MDT

In a country better known for conflict and poverty, Congolese celebrated their designer side with the sixth year of DR Congo Fashion week.