It's no surprise that Johannesburg, South Africa was chosen as the site of the Miss World 2008 competition. There have been a number of fashionable and luxurious contributions stemming from this metropolis.
The Miss World 2008 contestants were treated to an African safari, learned to play African drums and cooked traditional Zulu cuisine. For the final day of competition, the Miss World 2008 beauties wore outfits from South African and Jamaican designers.
The cluster below showcases some other African fashion contributions. Some came directly from African designers, while others were inspired by African culture.
11 Vibrant Africa-Inspired Fashions
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Africa to Get First Luxury Fashion Label
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Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
Natalie Imbruglia with Sass & Bride
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Fashion Face Off 2.0
Street Clash Global Street Style Competition
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Exotic Habitat Calendars
Pirelli's ‘Africa' 2009
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Vibrant African Couture
Vlisco Designer Textiles
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Africa-Inspired Headwear
Junya Watanabe's Towering Head Wraps
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Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
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Hats for the Self-Assured
Extravagant Headwear from Tour de Force
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Indiana Jane Fashion
Ralph Lauren Spring 2009
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HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion
Levi's ‘69 Com Camisinha'
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African Mythology Shirts
Bantu Republic Tees With A Conscience
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Executive Workwear Collections
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Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
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American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
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Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
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Nature-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections
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Bespoke Jersey Designs
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Symbolic Handcrafted Jewelry
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Distinctive Luxury Retail Spaces
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Football Culture Fashion
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City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
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Whimsical Couture Settings
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Desert Diamonds-Inspired Bridal Campaigns
De Beers Group Puts Desert Diamonds in the Spotlight
Heritage Celebrating Apparel Collections
H&M x Magda Butrym Bring Romantic Edge to Spring Fashion
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
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Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Journey-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
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Bourgeois Dress Code-Inspired Fashion
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AI-Generated Fashion Week Content
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Bespoke Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry
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High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
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Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs
Louis Vuitton Presents the Virtuosity High Jewelry Capsule
Skincare-Inspired Tracksuits
NIVEA x Juicy Couture Merch is Only Available Via a Sweepstakes
Purpose-Driven Fragrance Collections
The Courage of Girls Inspired Pura x Malala Fund Fragrances
Elegant Jungle Motif Textiles
CB2 Collaborated with Matthew Williamson for a Thematic Print
Tribute-Paying Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Mcqueen's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Set in Coach & Horses
70s Allure-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yves Salomon's Fall 2026 Collection is Elegant and Playful
Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces
Casablanca Opens Its Store on Rue Du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Effortlessly Stylish Summer Collections
The BA&SH x Suzie Kondi Collaboration is Free-Flowing
Sophisticated Bold Fashion Capsules
AOMI Presents the Point of Origin Collection
Student-Produced Fashion Shows
LIM College Presents Its 81st Fashion Show at the Glasshouse
Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
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Playful Handcrafted Tote Designs
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Experimental Fall Wardrobe
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Ultra-Intricate Nigerian Fashion Collections
Elexiay Embraces Chic Aesthetics and Intricate Design
Jazz Music-Inspired Fashion Lines
The ABAGA VELLI Mercii SS2025 Line is Playfully Stunning
Fine Art-Inspired Resort Collections
The Victoria Beckham Resort 2026 Collection Drops
Ultra-Chic Sporty Fashion Outfits
AKIRA's Game Day Outfits and Courtside Looks are to Die For
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
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Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections
IZABO's 2025 Jewelry Collection is Chic & Elegant
Destination-Driven Travel Pieces
The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris Reimagines Iconic Places
Genderless Outerwear Designs
Sujitha Shivajothi Redefines Outerwear With Its FW25 Collection
Culturally Inspired Fashion Lines
Sruti Dalmia's Latest Summer Capsule is Stunning and Airy
Luxury Fragrance-Inspired Exhibitions
Dior Brings Its 'Stories of a Miss' Exhibition to Shanghai
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
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British Countryside-Inspired Holiday Campaigns
The Miu Miu Holiday 2025 Campaign is Sophisticated
Fall-Ready Explorative Fashion
Napajiri Presents the Future Heritage Capsule for FW24
Romantic Summer-Ready Apparel
Alessandra Rich Unveils an Exclusive Capsule with Net-A-Porter
Tropical Resort Swim Collections
Bydee's Zuri Bahari collection expands resort and swim offering
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Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns
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West African Design Shows
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Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
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Brazilian Craft-Inspired Handmade Fashion
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Brazilian Motif Footwear
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Matchday Soccer Kits
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Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
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Australian Designer Pop-Ups
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Contemporary African Designs
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Chic Bridal Suit Collections
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Regional Arts Competitions
The BE OPEN Art Initiative Spotlights South Asian Artists