AFWLONDON 2017 CALLING FOR DESIGNERS.

As plans are in advanced stages for the successful hosting of the AFWL  2017  the organizers are calling on designers from Africa and the world to come and  showcase their  collection at the 7th edition of Africa Fashion Week London. According to a press release by the organizers ,its going to be a two full days of catwalk shows  that will take place at the beautiful Grand Temple space also exhibition showcases will be held in the elegant Foyer creating a unique shopping experience for consumers. The appetite for African fashion keeps increasing and London is one of the fashion capitals of the world.
 
Founded in 2011 by Ronke Ademiluyi, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is Europe's largest fashion event promoting and nurturing African and African-inspired design talent.

With a collaborative catwalk, exhibition and business development program, AFWL has led the way in highlighting Africa’s emerging designers and apparel industry and has been at the forefront of bringing awareness of Africa’s burgeoning fashion industry to the international market.

Since 2011, AFWL has hosted 5 catwalk events and contributed expertise to at least 10 more events produced by 3rd parties such as The Mayor of London’s Black History Month celebrations and the annual Africa Centre Summer Festival.

over the years AFWL has showcased over 800 emerging designers & exhibitors, from Africa, Europe and America, to almost 70,000 visitors including buyers, retailers, influential industry professionals, and the media and is now a highlight on the annual fashion calendar. 

With a core team made up of experienced fashion industry experts and business professionals, AFWL is committed to creating a platform for African and African inspired designers that not only showcases them to an international market, but also supports them in building a sustainable business that is globally recognised and promotes social change in Africa.

AFWL brings value to designers through, contacts, experience and knowledge within the fashion community. to be part of the show log on to www.africafashionweeklondon.com.

Photo: A model on the runway at Previous edition of AFWL(c)www.africafashionweeklondon.com.