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<b>PHOTOS:</b> Fashion from Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan model displays a creation by local designers during a fashion event in Colombo.

A Sri Lankan model displays a creation by local designers during a fashion event in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Models took to the runways in Colombo to showcase creations by Sri Lankan designers on Nov. 13, 2010. Clothing accounts for over half of Sri Lanka’s $7.5 billion export earnings and is a vital line for the economy that has been gripped by a decades-old ethnic conflict.

Beach ready

A models displays a bathing suit by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Thigh highs

A model wears thigh-high boots.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

In colors

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

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Model in Colombo

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Sri Lankan fashion

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers,  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Shoes

Footwear by Sri Lankan designers is modeled in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Posing

Models pose on the runway in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

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On the runway

Models display creations by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Lingerie

A model wears lingerie in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Dresses

Models display dresses by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

White dress

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers during a fashion event in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

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Black and white

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers at a fashion event in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Sri Lankan designs

A model displays a creation by Sri Lankan designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

On the runway

Sri Lankan models display creations by local designers during a fashion event in Colombo.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

In white

Sri Lankan models display creations by local designers.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

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Model in a hat

A model displays a hat.  (Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

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