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By Laman Ismayilova

Famous Azerbaijani designer Gulnara Khalilova has presented her new collection devoted to the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled for May 12-22 in Baku.

The fashion show took place in Vienna's Hilton Hotel, Trend Life reported.

The finalists of "Miss Union-2017" beauty contest presented the stunning outfits with beautiful national ornaments. In her collection, Gulnara blended folk and modern motives.

The show aroused great interest among the guests.

This collection is not the first work of Gulnara dedicated to sporting events.

In 2015, her collection was presented in London as part of the Baku 2015 European Games.

"As you know, in 2015 my collection of national clothes, devoted to the first Baku 2015 European Games was presented in London. This time, in anticipation of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games I decided to show my new collection in the heart of Europe, Vienna. This show aims to promote our national values and attract European public to such a grand event", said the designer.

Gulnara Khalilova, the head of the Center of National Costumes, is a frequent guest of international fashion weeks. She is the two-times winner at Eurasian International Fashion Festival "Silk Road" held in China.

Her works are also very popular among Turkish public figures, representatives of culture and art such as Ajda Pekkan, Emrah Erdogan, Beyazit Ozturk, Soner Sarikabadayi, and others.

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