For a whole bunch of years, African girls have been rated amongst essentially the most stunning on the earth, drawing the eye of many trend homes and designers prior to now and current (Last yr’s Victoria Secret, anybody?). And though it’s nonetheless a principally European and American-dominated trade in keeping with The Guardian, many Africans are lastly beginning to get the popularity they actually deserve within the trend world.
So who’s the highest of the highest? Which African women make our males’ hearts proud and their mouths drool? Here are our high picks for essentially the most stunning African feminine fashions.
1. Alek Wek
Wek was born in Wau, South Sudan in 1977. She moved to London at the age of fourteen the place she was found in 1995. Since then, Wek has modelled for well-known names reminiscent of Chanel, Armani, Calvin Klein and Victoria’s Secret. She has graced the covers of Elle journal, a number of variations of Vogue and lots of others. She has additionally guest-starred on Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model.
2. Candice Swanepoel
Candice Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, South Africa in 1988. Swanepoel was found in a flea market. She is greatest recognized for strutting her stuff on Victoria’s Secret catwalk. Swanepoel and has modelled for an inventory of designers longer than your arms put collectively.
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3. Maria Borges
Maria Borges was born in Luanda, Angola in 1992 and was found in 2010. Since then she has walked the catwalk for giant names reminiscent of Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Ellie Saab and Versace.
4. Gelila Bekele
Bekele was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1986. She has modelled for loads of massive manufacturers reminiscent of Levi’s, Pantene, and a number of other trend magazines. She can also be recognized for having a son with actor and humorous man Tyler Perry. He higher be careful although, quickly Bekele could also be extra well-known than he’s!
5. Yasmin Warsame
Warsame was born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1976. She was found by an expert modelling company in 1997. Since then she has been featured on the covers of Vogue, Elle and has walked the runway for each Christian Dior and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
6. Oluchi Onweagba
Onweagba was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1980. She was found via the M-Net Face of Africa competitors and has since then modelled for magazines reminiscent of Vogue and designers reminiscent of Chanel or Armani. She is presently the host of America’s Next Top Model.
7. Tanit Phoenix
Phoenix was born in Durban, South Africa in 1980. She was found in her hometown by a modelling scout, and since then she has lighted up each small screen and the massive screens. She has modelled for Veet, Adidas and Coca-Cola, in addition to starring in a number of movies reminiscent of Spud, Charlie Jade and Safe House.
8. Agbani Darego
Darego was born in Abonnema, Nigeria in 1983. She hit the highlight after successful the 2001 competitors Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. She went on to win Miss World 2014 and has since modelled for Avon, Sephora and Tommy Hilfiger. Darego was and continues to be the nation’s delight.
9. Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1978. She was found by a movie director and has since modelled for Tom Ford, Vogue in a number of international locations and Louis Vuitton.
10. Flaviana Matata
Matata was born in Shinyanga, Tanzania in 1988. She was found via her participation in pageants reminiscent of Miss Universe in 2007. Matata has since then modelled for names like Vivienne Westwood, Mustafa Hassanali and Louise Gray and a number of other magazines.
