Glowing ode to Africa; New York Fashion Week highlights (PICTURES)

From Eliana Murargy's glowing ode to Africa as the source of serious fashion to Marc Jacob's futuristic closing collection, the New York Fashion Week Spring 2020 was an extravaganza of exceptional fashion and all things African inspired combined

By NOWINSA - Contributor

September 17, 2019

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AFRICAN COLLECTION NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 09/05/2019

THE NEW YORK Fashion Week S/S 2020 ended on high note on Thursday with the ever fabulous Marc Jacobs conquering the stage with a parade of collections not short of OTT silhouettes, magic sequins, not to mention the wholly captivating ’80s inspired retro-futuristic spirit.

For many fashionistas looking for something completely Afrocentric, the New York Fashion Week’s Made in Africa showcase – featuring South Africa’s own MaXhosa Africa and Mozambican designer Eliana Murargy – provided just that. We bring you 7 standout looks among a flurry of NYFW runway shows, courtesy of Murargy’s ‘Basking in the Osun River’ collection.