• Their outfits included both short dresses and conservative frocks with headscarves. AFP
    Their outfits included both short dresses and conservative frocks with headscarves. AFP
  • The collections showed a blend of traditional Palestinian embroidery and modern designs. AFP
    The collections showed a blend of traditional Palestinian embroidery and modern designs. AFP
  • Tamer Halabi, an organizer of the event, said the show in part shows that "we Palestinians exist." AFP
    Tamer Halabi, an organizer of the event, said the show in part shows that "we Palestinians exist." AFP
  • "We are surviving, we have talents, we have designers, and we can compete with world fashion houses," said Tamer Halabi, an organizer of the event. AFP
    "We are surviving, we have talents, we have designers, and we can compete with world fashion houses," said Tamer Halabi, an organizer of the event. AFP
  • Their outfits included both short dresses and conservative frocks with headscarves. EPA
    Their outfits included both short dresses and conservative frocks with headscarves. EPA
  • A Palestinian model prepares backstage before showing a wedding dress by Palestinian designer Intisar Abdo. EPA
    A Palestinian model prepares backstage before showing a wedding dress by Palestinian designer Intisar Abdo. EPA
  • A model displays a stunning wedding dress. AFP
    A model displays a stunning wedding dress. AFP
  • A wedding dress by Palestinian designer Intisar Abdo. EPA
    A wedding dress by Palestinian designer Intisar Abdo. EPA

Lifestyle

In pictures: Palestinian Fashion Week kicks off

Olga Camacho

May 05, 2014

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The three-day show saw models prowl the catwalk in the only major fashion show in the Palestinian territories. Their outfits included both short dresses and conservative frocks with headscarves.

Fashion