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Photo gallery Styling — in fashions from around the world

March 20, 2018

Students modeled authentic clothing from cultures around the world at the “Runways of the World” show at Union South on March 18. The multicultural fashion show was hosted by Wisconsin Union Directorate’s (WUD) Global Connections Committee.

 

Students model traditional Bangladeshi clothing. Styles include a Salwar Kameez, a traditional South Asian outfit that can be worn at formal events or everyday occasions.

Students model traditional Bangladeshi clothing. Styles include a Salwar Kameez, a traditional South Asian outfit that can be worn at formal events or everyday occasions. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Vishnu Aravati models a churidar, a garment worn for formal events or special holidays in India.

Student Vishnu Aravati models a churidar, a garment worn for formal events or special holidays in India. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Srinidhi Emkay wears a dhoti, a traditional garment worn commonly in south India. There are many ways to wear a dhoti, he's wearing it the Tamilian way.

Student Srinidhi Emkay wears a dhoti, a traditional garment worn commonly in south India. There are many ways to wear a dhoti, he's wearing it the Tamilian way. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student models wear traditional clothing from China, including a hanfu.

Student models wear traditional clothing from China, including a hanfu. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student volunteers Dahlia Tesfamichael, left, and Negassi Tesfamichael model clothing traditional to Eritrea. Dahlia is wearing a zuria dress, and Negassi wears an egetebab, which consists of a linen shirt and trousers.

Student volunteers Dahlia Tesfamichael, left, and Negassi Tesfamichael model clothing traditional to Eritrea. Dahlia is wearing a zuria dress, and Negassi wears an egetebab, which consists of a linen shirt and trousers. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Adan Abu-Hakmeh models a bloozit mutaraz and a kuffiyeh, an embroidered shirt and shawl traditional in Palestine.

Student Adan Abu-Hakmeh models a bloozit mutaraz and a kuffiyeh, an embroidered shirt and shawl traditional in Palestine. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Ayomide Awosika wears a red buba and sokoto, a traditional shirt and pants for the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other parts of west Africa.

Student Ayomide Awosika wears a red buba and sokoto, a traditional shirt and pants for the Yoruba people of Nigeria and other parts of west Africa. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Saja Abu-Hakmeh wears an outfit with traditional Palestinian embroidery. Embroidery is an ancient Palestinian art form.

Student Saja Abu-Hakmeh wears an outfit with traditional Palestinian embroidery. Embroidery is an ancient Palestinian art form. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Audience members applaud as students model clothing from around the world.

Audience members applaud as students model clothing from around the world. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Bintou Suso models mbazin riche, which is fabric worn by both men and women on Fridays and on festive occasions in Gambia and elsewhere in west Africa.

Student Bintou Suso models mbazin riche, which is fabric worn by both men and women on Fridays and on festive occasions in Gambia and elsewhere in west Africa. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student Yaa Bema Tutu wears a Holland print straight dress. Holland print is an expensive cloth used in Ghana to make contemporary clothes. This dress was created from six yards of fabric.

Student Yaa Bema Tutu wears a Holland print straight dress. Holland print is an expensive cloth used in Ghana to make contemporary clothes. This dress was created from six yards of fabric. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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