Alvin Junior Mak on DR Congo World Cup suits: ‘I wanted to change people’s views on Africa’

Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo’s World Cup team.

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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-themed suits and bags.

Mak told the BBC’s Celestine Karoney the leopard was a symbol of “strength resilience”.

Reporter: Celestine Karoney

Edited by: Emmanuel James

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