Colored lights reflect onto the face of model Sira Sissoko as she waits backstage on the fourth day of Dakar Fashion Week, July 16, 2010.
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All of the model gets their make-up done backstage and, of course, they make sure to check it themselves before making their runway debut.
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The creations of Ivory Coast designer, Anderson D, beautifully rest on a model's slim body before she takes the catwalk.
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Models, wearing the creations of Ivory Coast designer Anderson D, are ready for their moment to shine as they rush towards the catwalk.
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A model checks her make-up for perfection before making an appearance on the catwalk.
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Senegalese model, Sasha Kara, is seen through a lampshade backstage as she prepares herself for the runway.
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A Senegalese model, Sira Sissoko, is covered in a sheer creation by Senegalese designer Amadou Diop backstage
during Dakar Fashion Week, July 16, 2010.
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Although women are primarily the fashionistas of Senegal, male models are also a part of Dakar Fashion Week as they wear intricate creations by Senegalese designer Amadou Diop.
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Applying make-up is a necessity for models before they face the audience.
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Sasha Kara, a Senegalese model, shines blue as her face is illuminated by a blue television screen backstage.
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A glamorous model in a creation by Moroccan designer Siham Kharbough checks her reflection backstage on July 15th 2010, the third day of Dakar Fashion Week.
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Model Liana N'Diaye, center, gets last-minute make-up done backstage while wearing a creation by Senegalese designer Eva Gabara.
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Model Sira Sissokno adjusts an earring while wearing a creation by Ivory Coast designer Anderson D. backstage.
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A model dressed by designer Anderson D. struts down the catwalk situated over a hotel swimming pool during a show by Ivory Coast designer on the fifth day of Dakar Fashion Week, July 18, 2010.
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In an Anderson D outfit, a model walks down the runway during Dakar Fashion Week, July 18, 2010.
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Model Liana N'Diaye struts down the runway in a brilliantly green creation by Ivory Coast designer Anderson D.
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Model Sasha Kara, in a creation by Senegalese designer Adama Paris, strikes a pose on the Dakar Fashion Week catwalk. This photo was taken on the second to last day of the fashion event, July 18, 2010.
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