Libya’s fashion revolutionist takes on Paris catwalk

[tabatha]

Run time: 02:05 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVrHvyLtlyk   Posted on YouTube: November 30, 2011 By YouTube Member: AlArabiya Views on YouTube: 2491   Posted on DU: December 02, 2011 By DU Member: tabatha Views on DU: 543

 
Moufida Dakhil, a 34 year old woman from Tripoli, Libya never imagined she would one day end up showcasing her collection in the fashion capital of the world Paris, France.

Dakhil was one of the countless Libyans who participated in the resistance against the late leader Muammar Qaddafi during the uprising which initiated in mid-February.

She was an active member on social media platforms and circulated pamphlets on the revolution, however in March; security forces found pamphlets in Dakhil’s car during a checkpoint. She was detained and spent three days in jail where she said she was mistreated.