Meet the designer behind DRC’s ‘leopard strength’ suits - BBC Africa

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 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/