Editorials. Ajak Deng and Maria Borges. ‘Africa is Rising.’ For Models.com.

South Sudanese model Ajak Deng and Angolan model Maria Borges wear some amazing pieces from talented designers across the continent in “Africa is Rising” for Models.com.

The accompanying article also cites the rise of African shopping sites, as well the growing economies in countries like Nigeria, as playing a major part in Africa’s fashion boom.

Shot by Ed Singleton and styled by Solange Franklin, Borges and Deng rock looks from Loza Maleombho, Osei Duro, Tsemaye Binitie, Sophie Zinga, among many others.


Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion

Ajak Deng, Maria Borges, African Fashion