Emerald (Morocco, Fez)

In Fez , women's urban fashion reflects a subtle balance between religious traditions, Sahelian influences, and personal assertion. The embroidered cotton dress, here in bright green (a symbol of both spiritual and political importance in Islam ), is typical of Maghreb markets, but the cuts and accessories (glasses, structured handbag) mark a contemporary hybridization. The openwork fabric recalls Nigerian boubous , very present in the African diasporas of the medina.

This photograph was selected by the prestigious international gallery 1X.com, which recognizes works for their aesthetic and documentary value.