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Africa Fashion Week London

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is Europe’s largest annual African fashion event, founded in 2011 by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi[3].

Event Details

The 14th edition of AFWL will take place on 11th and 12th October 2024 at the Kensington and Chelsea Conference Event Centre in London[1][2]. The event is part of Black History Month 2024 and promises an exciting showcase of African fashion and culture.

Event Highlights

Over 30 African-heritage vendor brands
3 Catwalk showcases featuring top African designers
Cultural performances and entertainment
UK Africa Trade Expo discussing African trade, fashion, and heritage[1][2]

Key Features

Featuring designers like Mary Martin London and Samson Soboye
Showcasing sustainable fashion practices
Marketplace for African fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands
Black-owned food vendors and signature cocktails[1][2]

Mission

AFWL is dedicated to promoting and nurturing African and African-inspired design talent. Since its inception, the event has:

Showcased over 800 emerging designers
Attracted nearly 70,000 visitors
Provided a platform for international market exposure
Supported designers in building sustainable businesses[3]

The event aims to bring awareness to Africa’s burgeoning fashion industry and create opportunities for African designers on the global stage.

Citations: [1] https://diversitybusinesspromotes.uk/welcome-to-africa-fashion-week-london-2024-the-home-of-the-true-fashion-disruptors/ [2] https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/listings/region/kingston-upon-thames/africa-fashion-week-london-2024/ [3] https://africafashionweeklondonuk.com/aboutafw/ [4] https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/africa-fashion-week-london-2024-the-best-in-african-fashion-tickets-928090412407 [5] https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/africa-fashion-week-london-8259623456 [6] https://africafashionweeklondonuk.com [7] https://www.instagram.com/afwlondon/ [8] https://www.facebook.com/Africafwl/?locale=en_GB

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