Podcast

Élise Sormani became involved in the ethical movement over 10 years ago. Her experience in South Africa illustrates how fashion can be a vector for social and economic change.

Jacqueline Ngo Mpii is much more than an entrepreneur. She’s a true ambassador of African culture, a bridge-builder who invites us to open our horizons and rediscover Paris, the capital of fashion.

For Jack Keita, ethical fashion is more than just a trend. He sees it as a means of raising awareness and making a commitment to a greener future. With his ambition to take on the big brands, Jack embodies a new generation of designers aware of environmental issues.

A visionary and brand builder, Thomas Mondo redefines contemporary luxury by integrating cultural diversity and a demand for authenticity, echoing the expectations of an increasingly cosmopolitan and committed clientele.

Five years after starting her research, she now works closely with African artisans to enhance the value of local textiles. Together, they reinvent traditional materials to adapt them to the tastes of the international market. Her unique collections are the fruit of an exchange of knowledge between Europe and Africa.

For this first edition, Freed Armel Akouta aims to make the Mode Afrique Forum a resounding success. His ambition is to export this model to other fashion capitals in Africa.