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To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the eco-friendly sneaker brand PANAFRICA, co-founded by Vulfran de Richoufftz and Hugues Didier, is opening its very first in-house factory in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Now in its second edition at Galeries Lafayette, the “Africa Now” pop-up confirms that “Made in Africa” is no longer just a niche aesthetic, but a major player in global trade.

For fashion strategist Lulu Shabell, Africa must stop negotiating its way onto Western runways and instead build its own infrastructure. With the launch of ÀLKÉ, she aims to transform a millennia-old heritage into a sovereign economic infrastructure.

Nicknamed the “African Chanel,” Collé Sow Ardo transcends fashion to turn clothing into a major political and cultural tool. From the traditional weaving of Diourbel to the podiums of the United Nations, her journey illustrates how Senegal’s textile heritage has emerged as the spearhead of the country’s soft power.

This summer, Paris asserts itself as the true capital of African creation. From the trendy Marais to the historic districts of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and rue Saint-Roch, discover our exclusive guide to the three exceptional pop-ups not to be missed in June and July 2026.