Women of the World’s 3rd Annual Refugee Fashion show was a resounding success!!! Women from all over the world modeled in this celebration of the beauty and courage of our new neighbors. Burundi, Congolese, Burmese, Iranian, Iraqi, Nepalese, Ethiopian, Rwandan, Sudanese, and Afghani women graced the stage at Pierpont Place on Thursday evening in to show their native country’s fashions. A sample of the photos that were taken are on Women of the World’s Flickr page on the album 3rd Annual Refugee Fashion Show
A sampling of some of the fashions on display include:
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Burundi beautiful, smart, kind Sandrine wearing Burundi traditional dress “Imvutano.” She would typically dress up in Imvutano for weddings and church. This type of clothes basically symbolize the respect and dignity of a Burundian lady.The top of this ensemble is sari-like, with the fabric draping over one shoulder, across the bodice and leaving the other shoulder bare.
Another example, from Burma:
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Smart, vibrant Mary Nei Mawi and Dawt Dawt, are from Chin State in Burma. They are wearing beautiful Chin Traditional clothing. They mainly wear this type of dress on special occasions such as Chin National Day, Christmas, New Year’s, and wedding ceremonies.
All of the photos of this event on Flickr represent an important milestone in the journey of our refugee women neighbors and friends. As Founder and President Samira Harnish states to introduce our models…
As you applaud each of them as they walk the catwalk, think about the steps they took before the ones you are seeing – running away from violence and oppression, scared and hoping only for a safe night’s sleep. Think about what they left behind — a comfortable job, house, and their families – sometimes even their own sons and daughters.Their beauty comes not only from their features or clothing; but from their strength and amazing courage to find a better life here in Utah.
Women of the World is indebted to all of the volunteers, supporters, directors (and directors’ spouses) that helped to make the 3rd Annual Refugee Fashion Show such a tremendous success. Women of the World would especially like to thank the primary sponsors for the Fashion Show.
Thank you to the 2015 Fashion Show Sponsors
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Please consider keeping the momentum of the 3rd Annual Fashion Show alive by giving a generous gift via our secured donation site.