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The Designer Behind Congo’s World Cup Leopard Suits Travels To See the Team Make History
Alvin Mak, who designed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sleek leopard panelled suits, has traveled to the U.S. for the first time to see his team to their first victory.
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According to Vogue’s source item, The Designer Behind Congo’s World Cup Leopard Suits Travels To See the Team Make History, Alvin Mak, who designed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s sleek leopard panelled suits, has traveled to the U.S. for the first time to see his team to their first victory.
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- The Designer Behind Congo’s World Cup Leopard Suits Travels To See the Team Make HistoryVogue - 2026-06-18T21:49:14+00:00
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