AFRICA FASHION UP’S 4TH EDITION: LAUREATE RICH MNISI received Best Designer Africa award 2024
The first major Parisian event devoted to contemporary African fashion.
Date: June 26, 2024
Venue: Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, Paris, France
Let’s dive into the exciting world of Africa Fashion Up’s 4th edition!
On April 29th, the 18 members of our esteemed jury gathered to select the five winners for this new year. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the representatives from renowned fashion houses and institutions, including Balenciaga, Galeries Lafayette, Guerlain, LVMH, Brune Magazine, Istituto Marangoni, ANDAM Fashion Awards, Défi La Mode de France, Le Lab by IFTM, Tranoi Show, Elle Côte d’Ivoire, Mossi Traoré, Xuly.Bët, Villa Noailles, Maison Valentino, and the Fédération du Prêt à Porter Féminin for their presence and support.
A huge thank you to the representatives of @Balenciaga, @galerieslafayette , @guerlain , @lvmh , @brune_magazine , @istitutomarangoni , @andamfashionawards , @defi_la_mode_de_france, @lelabbyifth, @tranoi_show, and @elle_cotedivoire
The program focuses on all current fashion practices: from streetwear to haute couture, from the most experimental approaches to the most modest initiatives.
As a reminder, the jury had selected five winners from among the 220 applications: Mohamed Youss (Morocco), creator of the Anouri brand; Gugu Peteni (South Africa), at the helm of the Gugubygugu label; Kader Diaby (Côte d’Ivoire), founder of the Olooh brand; Kadiata Diallo (Senegal and Mauritania), who launched the Niuku brand; and the grand winner, Rich Mnisi.
During the event, the finalists presented a portion of their collections before welcoming Congolese singer RJ Kanierra.
Invited designers, including Chocolate (a Ghanaian creator), Ibrahim Fernandez (winner of the 2022 edition), and Eric Raisina Haute Texture (guest of honor), also showcased some of their creations before the award ceremony.
Next to the grand winner, we find Mohamed Youss, who won the eco-friendly prize, and Gugu Peteni, who clinched the Young Designer award.
AFRICA FASHION UP’S 4TH EDITION: LAUREATE RICH MNISI
Rich Nisi is a contemporary and multidisciplinary fashion brand based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was founded by Rich Mnisi in 2014.
Based in Johannesburg, Rich Mnisi, who describes their brand as “engaged and provocative,” highlights the LGBTQIA+ community in their collections.
Drawing inspiration from their family, they celebrate their heritage through a vibrant color palette and a modern, avant-garde wardrobe.
Creative Outlet for Mnisi
Originally a creative outlet for Mnisi, who sought to uncover Africa’s hidden treasures and convey them through a unique and modern lens, the brand emerged from his deep desire to connect more profoundly with his Tsonga culture and heritage.
Rich Mnisi’s avant-garde vision
Rich Mnisi’s avant-garde vision has transformed the brand into a creative laboratory that explores contemporary expressions of duality.
From the design process to the brand’s incredible experiences, RICH MNISI serves as a platform to reveal the beauty inherent in life’s tensions: the ancient and the new, light and darkness, sacred and malevolent—all coexisting in uneasy harmony, shaping and defining each other.
Recently, Rich Mnisi received the prestigious “Best Designer Africa” award at the 2024 Africa Fashion Up event, further solidifying the brand’s impact and recognition in the fashion industry
RICH MNISI Collection 2024
Contact RICH MNISI:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_mnisi/
Websitte: https://www.richmnisi.com/
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CONTACTS:
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Website : https://www.africafashionup.com/
CEO AND FOUNDER : VALÉRIE KA
@marioepanya
Stylist and fashion designer Valerie Ka began to parade at the age of 14 for Alphadi, the Magician of the Dessert, and quickly became the face of big brands like L’Oréal, Black Up, and Miss Sixty Diesel, as well as for Saint Laurent, Dior, and Lacroix, among others. Valérie KA is the co-founder of Share Africa.
SHARE OF AFRICA
Let’s share the Africa of the 22st century : creative, green and innovative
Share Africa is a larger initiative that includes a series of actions and events showcasing the creativity, innovation and environmental commitment of African youth.
SHARE AFRICA is also the culmination of programs and initiatives implemented from December 2020 to July 2021: the Innovation Evenings, the Cream Machine, the Hackathon and the Africa Fashion Up.
SHARE AFRICA: A PLATFORM OF ACTIONS AND PROJETS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEESHARE AFRICA: A PLATFORM OF ACTIONS AND PROJETS—Ceo and Founder, Valérie KA
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AI FRIENDLY
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These AI systems are programmed to avoid causing harm and prioritize human values and safety in their operations. Unlike the scenarios depicted in movies where robots turn against humans, FAI aims to create AGI that would have a positive impact on humanity and align with our interests.
In practical terms, friendly AI research focuses on how to design AGI that reliably implements human values. Eliezer Yudkowsky, who popularized the term, emphasizes that friendliness (a desire not to harm humans) should be built into AGI from the start.
However, designers must recognize that their initial designs may be flawed, and the AI system will learn and evolve over time.
The challenge lies in defining mechanisms for evolving AI systems under checks and balances, ensuring their utility functions remain friendly even as they become more intelligent.
DN-A INTERNATIONAL
DANIEL NGUYEN: PIONEERING AFRICAN FASHION WITH DN-A INTERNATIONAL
Daniel Nguyen, the visionary behind DN-A International, serves as both CEO and owner of this groundbreaking African fashion magazine.
DN-A International is reshaping the landscape of the African fashion industry, propelling it to new heights on the global stage.
This premier magazine offers an unparalleled digital journey tailored for professionals within the fashion industry. It meticulously curates a range of distinctive services, including editorial content, photography, and video resources.
DN-A International’s mission is twofold: to showcase African fashion trends through cultural and fashion events and to discover fresh faces and talents.
Leveraging vast and intricate digital data, DN-A International empowers designers to enhance their global online presence swiftly and strategically.
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