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During Paris Fashion Week, the FIMO228 International Fashion Festival will take over the capital from September 25 to 27, 2026, for its fourth edition in France. Led by Togolese designer Jacques Logoh, this event combines excellence in craftsmanship with an urgent humanitarian cause under the theme “Fashion for a World Without HIV.”

On September 26, 2026, the Omar Bongo Ondimba Convention Center in Libreville will host Destination Gabao. Conceived by designer Doriane Leet Cooper Taty to celebrate the tenth anniversary of La Maison 3 Points, this international event brings together haute couture, sustainable local materials, and cultural soft power.

On October 2, 2026, fashion historian Rosy Sambwa will bring together designers, researchers, and enthusiasts at the 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord in Paris. The goal is to move beyond controversies to restore the marketing genius of African women and explore the personal memories associated with a fabric that has become legendary.

Dyed with fermented mud using a centuries-old Bambara technique, bogolan fabric is much more than just a textile: it is a living memory of Mali. Discover its history, its artisanal production, and the symbolism of its patterns—from tradition to the runways of haute couture.

Spacious, majestic, and steeped in history, the African boubou has stood the test of time without losing any of its splendor. From the empires of the Sahel to the runways of haute couture, discover the origins, fabrics, and symbolism of this iconic West African garment.

Today, a new generation of hybrid concept stores is reinventing the art of living, luxury, and fashion “Made in Africa.” Combining fashion, art galleries, interior design, and fine dining, these spaces have become temples of cultural sovereignty and global desirability.