Africa Fashion Week London
2019 is back again! This year's show will be taking place on the 9th & 10th
of August, at The Freemasons' Hall. This year's event is destined to mark a
milestone in our history, as this year sees the inclusion of several facets
designed to enhance the event. We have an exciting new structure to the event
which includes:
THE BUSINESS FASHION
TALK
We have created a Bluxe
business 'forum', offering guidance and advice to aspiring designers, as we
curate talks and panels from leading manufacturers, retailers and government
officials and in all areas of fashion.
THE FASHION SHOWS
There will be a selection
of 5 different shows taking place on both days with a focus on sustainability,
eco fashion fashion and diversity, showcasing designers from Nigeria, South
Africa, Ghana, Benin Republic, Rwanda, Belgium, Seychelles, Botswana and many
more.
LUXURY BOUTIQUE
We've decided to include
the Bluxe luxury market space, designed to showcase some of the leading and
established brands within African fashion.
AFRICAN FOOD VILLAGE
This year will see the
inclusion of our food village, showcasing more than 4 African catering
companies and brands with food from all over North, South, East and West
Africa.
AFRICAN MARKET SOUK
Visitors will be
transported into Africa with our African souk; the space promises to showcase
new and aspiring African fashion designers and accessory companies housed in an
authentic display of some Africa's most innovative designs.
CELEBRITY FASHION SHOW
We will be hosting the
first Bluxe celebrity fashion show in association with the Nelson Mandela
Children's Fund UK. We will have several celebrity attendance including Richard
Blackwood, Moelogo, Shingai Noisettes, Atumpan and also Aaron Hall from the
United States.
AFWL VIP AFTER PARTY
We will also be hosting
an exclusive after-party and live performances, with special guests and star studded
line-up.
AFWL BEST DRESSED AWARDS
After each catwalk show,
AFWL will be awarding a member of the audience a cash award for an Afro-centric
look to the show.
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