With the world looking for creativity, craftsmanship and innovation, African designers will once again inspire and excite the fashion community as well as discerning fashion lovers with a 3-day fashion experience from 10 – 12 October at AFI Fashion Week.
More than 30 fashion legends and up-and-coming designers from across Africa will showcase their Spring/Summer 2020 collections. Transcending the gap between the past, present and the future.
David Tlale is set to bring his latest collection themed JOYCE, a tribute to his late mother while the runway will also highlight dynamic young designers such as Rich Factory to Orapeleng Modutle. Reaching beyond the borders, AFI has brought designers from the continent such as Mozambican designer Taibo Bacar, Nigeria’s Ituen Basi to Kreyann from Cameroon.
Since its first runway shows 12 years ago, AFI has created and propelled many designers to legendary heights through a global platform showcasing the best that African fashion has to offer and opening up commercial markets for designers. AFI Fashion Week, takes luxury African fashion to the world through AFI’s Designer Boutique, leveraging off the global network that the organization has built over the years.
African designers are getting global recognition and are making inroads into the distribution channels of international markets. From Laduma Ngxokolo’s Maxhosa by Africa making its debut at New York Fashion Week to Thebe Magugu becoming the first African designer to scoop the LVMH prize. AFI said it was proud to have been part of these designers’ journey and commits to further unearth and propel the vast talent from all corners of the continent.
Taking place at Sandton Convention Centre AFI Fashion Week, is a celebration of African talent and a sure path to commercial success for the designers.
