Founded in 2002 by Senegalese visionary Adama Paris, Dakar Fashion Week is one of the continent’s oldest and most influential fashion platforms.
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Fashion Week by Elie Kuame, Abidjan’s must-see event
Under the impetus of internationally renowned designer Elie Kuame, Fashion Week by Elie Kuame is much more than just a series of shows: it’s the leading fashion event in West Africa.
The FLY incubator, an initiative of IFM and Sèmè City in Benin
Launched in 2024, the FLY (Fashion Led by Youth) incubator is the fruit of a strategic partnership between the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) and Sèmè City in Benin, supported by the World Bank.
Launch of Festac Africa 2025 in Accra
The official launch of Festac Africa 2025 in Accra has already established itself as a key event for all those passionate about culture, the arts, Pan-Africanism and, of course, fashion.
The Wear Nigeria Movement
The Wear Nigeria movement, founded by designer Austin Aimankhu, was born out of an awareness of the Westernization of local catwalks, and has evolved into a veritable cultural platform.
The first Arab Fashion Prize
The Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) hosted the inaugural ceremony of the Arab World Fashion Awards on Wednesday, October 8. This historic event celebrated excellence and innovation, rewarding talented designers who are redefining aesthetics and entrepreneurship in the region.
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