"The diversity of aesthetics, cultures and crafts makes African fashion interesting for international labels and consumers," Glaviano argues. The award-winning Swede was on assignment in Johannesburg in 2009 to capture South Africa's middle class. So much so that he spent 2010-2015 crossing the continent documenting the industry and all its quirks and foibles. (CNN) When photographer Per-Anders Pettersson first turned his lens to the catwalk, he wasn't there for the models. "You come to understand the drive of the industry players to do whatever it takes to empower a new generation of creative personalities."

Source: CNN June 17, 2016 09:56 UTC