Designers weave political messages into creations at Tunis Fashion Week

Models walk down the catwalk wearing a dress by Tunisian fashion designer Mariam Hussein during the Summer Fashion Week in Tunis. Bright colours and flowy silhouettes ruled the runway. (Photos: AFP)

Updated on: May 29, 2015 6:42 PM IST

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Models walk down the catwalk wearing a dress by Tunisian fashion designer Mariam Hussein during the Summer Fashion Week in Tunis. Bright colours and flowy silhouettes ruled the runway. (Photos: AFP)

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The collection by Mariam Hussein embraced playful designs, including embroidered palm trees.

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Away from the big bang productions of the major fashion capitals, the 5th edition of Fashion Week Tunis was marked by a strong community spirit with figures from the local art, fashion and music scenes pulling the strings together to make it a success.

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The event opened with an intimate exhibition, Perspectives, at the Galerie El Marsa in La Marsa, a coastal town located northeast of Tunis.

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The show was designed by German installation artist Nini Gollong.