Photos: Catwalk (and backstage) at African fashion show
Designers from Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa display their wares in Lisbon, Portugal.
Portugal African Fashion
A model struts along the catwalk during the show of African fashion studio AAA at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Lisbon's AAA studio is a project that promotes the fashion work of immigrants from different African countries. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns makes final adjustments on an outfit worn by a model moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns makes final adjustments on an outfit worn by a model moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns makes final adjustments on an outfit worn by a model moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Nikola Corandie
Namibia's designer Nikola Corandie joins the models on the catwalk at the end of her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
Clothes and accessories wait ready for the show of designer Braima Sori Ba during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Braima Sori Ba, who was born in Guinea-Bissau, runs his fashion business from Hamburg, Germany. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns joins the models on the catwalk at the end of her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns, right, talks with one of the models moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Samissone
Mozambican fashion designer Samissone walks on stage at the end of her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Mehdi khessouane
Fashion designer Mehdi khessouan, left, joins the models on stage at the end of his show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model checks herself on a mirror before a show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model has makeup applied before a show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model has make up applied before taking part in the show of South African designer Suzaan Heyns at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Samissone
A model wears an outfit by Mozambican designer Samissone during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Samissone
A model displays a creation by Mozambican designer Samissone during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Samissone
A model wears a a creation by Mozambican designer Samissone during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears a dress by Namibia's designer Nikola Corandie during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model shows of an outfit by South African designer Suzaan Heyns during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wearing an outfit by South African designer Suzaan Heyns walks backstage moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns makes final adjustments on an outfit worn by a model moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
Models wearing the creations of South African designer Suzaan Heyns get ready to go on the catwalk at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
South African designer Suzaan Heyns makes final adjustments on an outfit worn by a model moments before her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
A model wears a creation by South African designer Suzaan Heyns during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Suzaan Heyns
A model wears an outfit by South African designer Suzaan Heyns during her show at the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week in Lisbon, Sunday, July 19 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
Shoes are lined up for the models taking part in the show of designer Braima Sori Ba during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Braima Sori Ba, who was born in Guinea-Bissau, runs his fashion business from Hamburg, Germany. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
Models ready themselves backstage during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model gets her hands decorated backstage before going on the catwalk during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
Clothes hang ready for the models backstage during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model flirts with the camera in the makeup room backstage during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model poses for a picture backstage before going on the catwalk during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Craig Jacobs
South African designer Craig Jacobs bows to applause at the end of his show during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model gets makeup applied on her eyelashes before going on the catwalk during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model gets makeup applied with an airbrush before going on the catwalk during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model gets her hair done backstage before going on the catwalk during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model shows off a creation from African fashion studio AAA during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Lisbon's AAA studio is a project that promotes the fashion work of immigrants from different African countries. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model displays a creation by Moroccan designer Ghitta Laskrouif during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model shows off a creation by Moroccan designer Ghitta Laskrouif during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears a creation by Moroccan designer Ghitta Laskrouif during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears a suit by designer Braima Sori Ba during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Braima Sori Ba, who was born in Guinea-Bissau, runs his fashion business from Hamburg, Germany. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears an outfit by designer Braima Sori Ba during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Braima Sori Ba, who was born in Guinea-Bissau, runs his fashion business from Hamburg, Germany. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
Models wear creations from African fashion studio AAA during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Lisbon's AAA studio is a project that promotes the fashion work of immigrants from different African countries. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model displays a creation by South African designer Craig Jacobs during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears an outfit by Moroccan designer Ghitta Laskrouif during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears an outfit from African fashion studio AAA during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. Lisbon's AAA studio is a project that promotes the fashion work of immigrants from different African countries. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model displays an outfit by South African designer Craig Jacobs during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Portugal African Fashion
A model wears a creation by South African designer Craig Jacobs during the MODAAFRICA, African fashion week, in Lisbon, Saturday night, July 18 2015. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Newcomer makes good first impression.