AFRICA FASHION RECEPTION 2017 Africa Fashion Reception Addis Ababa from the 28th - 30th September 2017 and 4th November 2017 in Paris The Africa Fashion Reception (AFR) is a Fashion Pan African initiative. The AFR hosts 2 events annually— the African and the global editions which are usually hosted by the African Union in Addis Ababa and UNESCO in Paris in its headquarters in November. [caption id="attachment_3890" align="aligncenter" width="960"] AFRICA RECEPTION BE HOSTED HOSTED IN THE AFRICAN UNION MAGNIFICENT EDIFICE-2017[/caption]
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African Fashion Designers :
Africa’s fashion has been getting increasing attention in the fashion world industry, and for many good reasons. From Nigeria to South Africa and everywhere in between, big talent is entering the international style game with something totally unique.
And it’s not just the impeccable designs inspired by the colors, sounds and heritage of the continent that have garnered the attention of some of the biggest players in the industry.
These African fashion designers are doing fashion on their own terms by putting local resources, artisanal skills and sustainable production at the forefront of their business models. While current fashion might be dominated by American and European designers and brands, African fashion designers are proving that it’s Africa’s time to shine today.
ACCRA FASHION WEEK 2017 Celebrates the 60 years Independence with Fashion and Style will take place from October 2017, 3th to 8th at International Trade Fair Center in Accra Ghana. DESIGNERS REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON FOR ACCRA FASHION WEEK 2017 The designers have only few days before the finalizing registered list for Accra Fashion Week, although we expected to close applications somewhere in August, it seems our designer count may just reach it’s peak sooner than expected. The excitement is already building
Read full articleFIMDA - Festival International de la Mode d'Abidjan 2017 International Fashion Festival Abidjan 2017 The second edition of the Abidjan International Fashion Festival (FIMDA) will take place from October 2017, 12th to 14th , at Hotel Castel Marillac and Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. According to the stylist Stéphane Mambo, the Event Organizer, this Festival aims to enhance African Fashion globally and Ivory Coast specifically. This event will bring out together young Designers and Stylists. Fashion personalities such as Claude Etoughe
Read full articleTop 10 African Fashion Designers to Watch. African fashion designers are staking their claim on the international stage. Apart from using traditional African fabrics, designers on the continent have also gone ahead to experiment and create beautiful designs using fabrics from all over the world. A new breed of young talent are determined to push the boundaries even further. Here are just 10 of the many African fashion designers to watch in 2016. (Source africa.com) Modupe Omonze A Nigerian designer
Read full articleAGOA FORUM 2017 & LOMÉ FASHION WEEK JOIN FORCES For its second edition, Lomé Fashion Week honors traditional 100% « made in Africa » fabrics. Each stylist must have in the collection to be showcased during Lomé Fashion Week 2017 at least three creations from a 100% « made in Africa » fabric, such as: • Batik (Togo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Madagascar...) • Fas Dan Fani (Burkina Faso) • Indigo • Kenté (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo) • Kita (Ivory
Read full articleAFRICA FASHION & CULTURAL WEEK (AFCW) 12-15 JULY 2017 AFCW is a prestigious Fashion and Cultural franchise that comprises an amalgamation of creative thinkers ranging from fashion designers, models and textile distributors to artisans, culinarians and musicians. Our events combine African culture with tourism by fashioning a collective environment where likeminded individuals can network together to showcase their collaborative ventures. Consequently, the events create a wealth of opportunities and joint partnerships with local businesses to promote African fashion trends and design
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Read full articleWAX A WONDERFUL WORLD 2017 / 1rst Edition / Event :WaWW PARIS DN-AFRICA STUDIO 24 / STYLE SQUAD CREATIVE IMAGING SOLUTIONS Event Organizer : Lorraine KONE Designer : Tatiana BEVIS BY GLAM'KREASYON Showcase Musical / Corner Box / Creation contest: WAX / Coktail party Model Falonne BLENDA DOS SANTOS Accessories and Jewelry Yolande DOMER / PERLES PASSION Mua Gwendoline NIJTA Photographer Dan Ngu Dn-africa Copyright © 2017 PHOTOGRAPHER Dan Ngu Dn-Africa / STUDIO 24
Read full articleNZASSA 2017 / 2nd Edition / Abidjan/ Ivory Coast/ Shooting Editorial Designer Fadi MAIGA from Mali / Model Timfa SANGARE from Mali STUDIO 24 / STYLE SQUAD CREATIVE IMAGING SOLUTIONS Photographer Dan Ngu Dn-africa Copyright © 2017 Photographer Dan Ngu Dn-Africa / STUDIO 24
Read full articleORIENTAL FASHION SHOW/ Hotel de CRILLON, Paris DN-AFRICA / PFW HAUTE COUTURE FW17-18 / Paris Fashion Week / Designer Sergey SHABUKIN STUDIO 24 / STYLE SQUAD CREATIVE IMAGING SOLUTIONS Photographer DAN Dan Ngu Dn-africa Copyright © 2017 Photographer Dan Ngu Dn-Africa / STUDIO 24 The Oriental Fashion Show is the first fashion show initiated in Paris to promote Oriental Couture. Since 2004, the organization has enabled many oriental creators to put forward their know-how and the richness of their collections,
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