(The Grio) — Fashion is classically considered a European pursuit, although American designers surely have given European designers a run for their money in recent years as witnessed by the more than 100 designers who showcased their creativity during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, which ended on Thursday.  A refreshing surprise was a group of seven designers hailing from Africa who were presented via a spectacular show at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center courtesy of the popular large-format African style magazine, Arise. This presentation marked the fourth time that group chairman and editor-in-chief Nduka Obaigbena has brought African designers to America to introduce talent to this international marketplace.

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