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Hailing from Cameroun,

the son of a family of

artists and sportsmen:

his father was a

champion boxer, his

mother had been elected

Miss Cameroun in 1960,

and his brothers and

sisters are dancers and

singers. He worked as

a model, presenting

men’s collections and

brands such as Cardin,

Dior, Lanvin, Givenchy,

Yves Saint Laurent,

and Valentino. The

garments of Imane

Ayissi’s couture and

prêt-à-porter lines

meld African traditions

with western fashion.

His collections, often

featuring exotic,

evocative names,

combine craftsmanship,

materials, and

traditional African cuts.

Together with his u ...