Models present creations during the Pam Hogg catwalk show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, September 13, 2019. (Photo by Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s misfortunes have often eclipsed its good news, with ongoing armed conflicts and most recently an Ebola outbreak. Much of the world knows little of the country’s vibrant arts scene, and last weekend in the capital, Kinshasa, models showed off daring new looks dreamed up by local designers on the catwalk. (Photo by Olivia Acland/The Guardian)

A model presents a creation during the Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY catwalk show at London Fashion Week Men's in London, Britain on January 5, 2019. (Photo by Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

Members of the audience sit in the centre of the catwalk as the watch models for the C/MEO Collective walk by at Fashion Week Australia in Sydney on May 17, 2017. (Photo by Jason Reed/Reuters)

A model Cindy Bruna presents a creation on a giant catwalk installed on a barge on the Seine River during a public event organized by French cosmetics group L'Oreal as part of Paris Fashion Week, France, September 30, 2018. (Photo by Stephane Mahe/Reuters)

Models present creations during the 8ON8 PRESENTED BY GQ China catwalk show at London Fashion Week Mens Spring/Summer 2020 in London, Britain, January 5, 2020. (Photo by Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

A model presents a creation during the Ashley Williams catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 14, 2020. (Photo by Henry Nicholls/Reuters)

A model presents a creation at the Central St Martin's catwalk show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain February 17, 2017. (Photo by Neil Hall/Reuters)