AFWL CATWALK
The Africa Fashion Week London catwalk showcase attracts the best African-inspired designers from across the globe.
We can host single designers or a group of designers under a collective brand (the cost of this is dependent on the number of designers x outfits).
We can also recommend hotels and accommodation close to the venue for travelling designers.
Each showcasing designer will be provided with:
10+ male and/or female models
Hair & Makeup teams
Services of the AFWL Head Stylist for collection advice, shoes and accessories
World-class backstage production team
Dedicated dressers
Profile on the AFWL website
Promotion on our social media platforms and newsletter lists
Brand advertising on the event display screens, and
Access to all official AFWL catwalk photography and film.
AFWL EXHIBITION
Exhibition halls are an important facet of any fashion event as they give local and international artisans a fully-invested clientele eager to purchase apparel and accessories.
Our Exhibition Halls host up to 50 individual designers selling fashions, accessories, jewellery and beauty products.
Single Exhibition Stalls will feature:
2x3 sq. metre space, seating and table. You can bring your own mannequins, rails and display cases, or we can provide them at an additional cost.
We can build country or region-specific pavilions in our exhibition hall to promote trade and export goods.
The pavilion can be branded and can host up to 20 brands within a 25sq. metre floorspace. Country Pavilion will feature:
25sq. metre space, branded shell partitioning, power points, tables, rails and chairs are supplied. Display casings, plinths and other display furniture are as requested and at an additional cost.
All exhibitors will have access to
Overnight security
2 Dedicated Exhibition Managers
Profile on the AFWL website
Promotion on our social media platforms and newsletter lists
Brand advertising on the event display screens, and
Access to all official AFWL exhibition photography and videography.
AFWL TALKS
AFWL invites professionals to host panel talks.
In 2019, AFWL hosted creative industry speakers from the United Nations Ethical Fashion Initiative, V&A, Department of Trade & Industry for Kwa Zulu Natal and Seychelles.
In 2021, we hosted speakers from the Ikenga Organisation, Henley Business School, Fashion Revolution and the Arts Council.
In 2023, Jacqueline Shaw (author of the Africa Fashion Guide) and Queen Ronke Ademiluyi hosted the first AFWL x Africa Fashion Guide: Beyond Fashion.
The talks usually focus on the latest thoughts on sustainability and the challenges and successes that African Fashion has on the global scene.
