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Shakira's World Cup Closing Ceremony Performance Ensemble

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano (Subscribe to Katie Hintz-Zambrano's posts)
Posted Jul 7th 2010 at 2:30PM  
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Shakira's Roberto Cavalli ensemble for the World Cup closing ceremony, on paper (left) and live (right). Photos: courtesy of Roberto Cavalli | Getty Images

The World Cup ended just as fashionably as it began, thanks to the second pairing of Roberto Cavalli and Shakira.

The singer once again wore the Italian designer for the closing ceremony of the South Africa-based tournament.

If you tuned in to the World Cup's opening ceremony almost a month ago, you'll remember seeing Shakira shake her stuff in an African-themed Cavalli ensemble that consisted of a black-and-white, animal-print cut-out bodysuit paired with a fringed grass skirt-like bottom.

For the closing performance, she belted out her World Cup anthem "Waka-Waka (This Time for Africa)" in a similar getup but with a definite upgrade in color and overall impact.

Shakira donned a tulle top heavily embellished with multicolored pearls in a vibrant African-print motif, while her silk fringed "grass skirt" was done in bold yellows, fuchsias, greens, and oranges this time around, and incorporated animal-print strips of fabric with bursts of bright pink silk flowers.

To accentuate those famous hips, Cavalli added a denim belt embroidered with African-style pearls in a rich tribal pattern.

Shakira completed the look by rocking leather cuff bracelets with floral silk appliqué and puffs of bright feathers.

In the meantime, check out Shakira's T-shirt design with Mango to benefit Africa, as well as the work of some talented local South African designers.
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Tags: 2010 World Cup, African Prints, Grass skirts, Roberto Cavalli, Shakira, Soccer, Sporting Events, Waka Waka, World Cup, World Cup Closing Ceremony
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