Reina Africana. La supermodelo Liya Kebede.

African Queen This season, black power rules the runways Photos by Paolo Roversi Published: February 25, 2007

African Queen. The supermodel Liya Kebede wears a Paolo Roversi Christian Lacroix cotton dress, $5,100 (on top of a turquoise blouse). To order only at www.christianlacroix.com. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent blouse with ruffle collar from Anouschka.Call 011-33-1-48-74-37-00. Yazbukey hat. Go to www.yazbukey.com. Taher Chemirik earrings. At Jeffrey, 449 West 14th sStreet. Naïla de Monbrison necklace with large pendant. Call 011-33-1-47-05-11-15. Jacques Carcanagues prayer-bead necklace.Go to http://www.jacquescarcanagues.com

Paolo Roversi Hermès silk chiffon bustier dress (bottom), $8,800,and silk crepe dress over silk chiffon dress, sold as ensemble, $6,700. At Hermès stores. Stella Mccartney puff-sleeve dress (under printed dresses), $1,530. At Stella Mccartney, 429 West 14th Street. Melet Mercantile fabric (as headdress). Call (212) 925-8353. Lynn Ban earrings. At Barneys New York. Dean Harris necklace. Go to www.deanharris.net. Giorgio Vigna large bracelet. At Naïla de Monbrison. Jacques Carcanagues silver bracelet. Lydia Courteille ring. Call 011-33-1-42-61-11-71.

Paolo Roversi Jumble Fever Roberto Cavalli silk blouse, $3,010, and silkand- linen skirt, $6,830. At Roberto Cavalli stores. Antique earrings. At Karry 'O, Paris. Fabrice necklace. Go to www.bijouxfabrice.com. Bergdorf Goodman. Vintage Yves saint Laurent belt from Anouschka. Csao Shawl (at waist) and cuff bracelets. Go to www.csao.fr. Thierry Resling triangle ring and Naïla de Monbrison ring. Both at Naïla de Monbrison. Azzedine alaïa shoes.

Paolo Roversi Prada dress, $6,535. At select Prada stores. Miu Miu satin dress (underneath), $2,373. At select Miu Miu stores. Melet Mercantile Sashes (in hair and around waist). Kris Ruhs bar necklace. At 10 Corso Como, Milan. Vicki Turbeville beaded necklace. Go to www.southwesternjewelry.net. Jacques Carcanagues bracelets. Lydia Courteille ring. Christian Lacroix bag.

Paolo Roversi Tribal Brights Chanel cotton tweed jacket, $8,690. At Chanel boutiques. Pollini Chiffon tunic (underneath), $730. At Forty Five Ten, Dallas. Vintage Yves Saint Laurent skirt and vintage beaded belt At Anouschka. Jacques Carcanagues necklace. Dean Harris bracelets. Lydia Courteille ring.

Paolo Roversi Ralph Lauren collection linen silk caftan, $2,398. At select Ralph Lauren stores. Donna Karan collection dress, $7,500. At Donna Karan collection stores. Melet Mercantile head scarves. Yves Saint Laurent necklace. Alexis Bittar colored bangles. Go to www.alexisbittar.com. Lynn Ban white bracelet (right). Lydia Courteille antique carved ivory bracelet and ring.

Paolo Roversi Beauty Mask Emanuel Ungaro silk-and-sequin bolero jacket, price on request. Silk chiffon dress, $2,430. At Emanuel Ungaro, 792 Madison Avenue. Yazbukey mask. Lanvin earrings.

Paolo Roversi Dries van Noten embroidered jacket, $1,974. At Barneys New York. Vera Wang paper brocade blouse, $1,375. At Holt Renfrew. Les Touristes mask. Call 011-33-1-42-72-10-84. Kentshire necklace. Go to www.kentshire.com.

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