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Three young immigrants make a fashion statement

by Alysia Patterson
July 17, 2008


WASHINGTON -- In the world of African affairs, Ethiopia and Eritrea are historically unfriendly neighbors. But in the fashion world style transcends geopolitical tussles. Three young African immigrants -- one from Eritrea and two from Ethiopia -- joined forces to create a t-shirt line that fuses together their old and new cultures. And they've just found out it's a winning combination.