Meet the designer behind DRC’s ‘leopard strength’ suits - BBC Africa
Jun 17, 2026•Channel
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Published4 weeks ago
Duration2:13
Video IDDUtU3MB5Dgk
Languageen-GB
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views3.8K
Likes271
Comments13
Engagement Rate7.42%
Likes per 100 views7.08
Comments per 1K views3.40
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The work of Congolese designer Alvin Junior Mak has gone viral worldwide. The fashionista, based in France, was the brain behind the bold and classy outfits displayed by the Democratic Republic of Congo's national squad during their arrival at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, in Houston, US. The collection includes leopard-embellished suits and leopard bags. According to Mak, it's a symbol of ''strength'' and ''resilience'', as he told the BBC's Celestine Karoney.
🎤 Reporter: Celestine Karoney
🎞️ Edited by: Emmanuel James
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