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Discuss “'Let me tell you a secret'”

Since 1987, SPIRIT, the student organization dedicated to spreading African-American awareness in the community, has commanded Carnegie’s catwalks for its annual fashion show, now in its 20th year. The 2007 anniversary bash, advertised under the tagline “Let me tell you a secret,” captured contemporary fashion from near and far. The show featured wares from Shadyside shops and South Side boutiques, as well as clothes inspired by trends in Africa. Two of the show’s designers, Lara Akinsanya and Emeka Okocha, are Nigerian-born, and their designs reflect an African influence. “Being SPIRIT, we really wanted to tap into the idea of what is fashion in Africa,” said fashion show co-chair Louisa Kinoshi, a junior English major.

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