Models change outfits backstagePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersMoroccan designer Jamila, left, makes adjustments to a creation worn by model Sachakara Dieng backstage Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModel Diarra Thiam applies makeup backstagePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/Reuters
Modes pose backstage wearing creations by Cameroonian designer Martial TapoloPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersSenegalese model Sachakara Dieng has her hair done Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModels wait backstagePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModels prepare to take the catwalkPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersA model wears a creation by Senegalese designer Dior Lo Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersSenegalese designer Dior Lo (right) adjusts one of her creations on model Marie AmyPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModels wear creations by Lebanese-Ivorian designer Elie KuamePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModel Fleur Mbaye wearing a creation by Senegalese designer Adama Ndiaye, of the label Adama ParisPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersA model wears a creation by Malian designer Mariam Bocoum Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModels wear creations by Malian designer Mariam Bocoum (left) and Egyptian designer Tito Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersSenegalese model Sachakara Dieng waits backstage Photograph: Finbarr O'reilly/ReutersA makeup artist applies final touches to a model wearing a creation by Nigerian Tuareg designer Alphadi (Sidahmed Seidnaly) backstagePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModel Sachakara Dieng checks her hair while wearing a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou Sy backstage Photograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersModels have their hair done backstage Photograph: FINBARR O'REILLY/ReutersDesigner and organiser of Dakar fashion week Adama Ndiaye joins models wearing her creations at the finalePhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersA model reacts as a member of the audience helps her after her shoe got caught in a creation by Senegalese designer Oumou SyPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/ReutersAdama Ndiaye hugs fellow Senegalese designer Sadiya Gueye backstage after the closing showPhotograph: Finbarr O'Reilly/Reuters
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