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The first ever Arise Africa Fashion Week took place from 12–20 June 2009 at Sandton Convention Centre.
Designers who showcased their collections on 16 June — Youth Day — included Eric Raisina from Madagascar, Taibo Bacar from Mozambique and Thulare Monareng from South Africa.
These designers shared the secrets of the collections with us as we explored Arise Africa Fashion Week.
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