AFWL 2023 When it comes to showcasing proudly African fashion designs and styles in its originality, the yearly African Fashion Week London (AFWL) founded by Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, is the uncontended global destination, as the runway year-in-and-out tells the story of timeless creativity and beauty.In its 13th edition, the runway of the just concluded AFWL...
By Brown Chimezie In a move to improve economic opportunities for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) mainly comprising of women and young people, Africa Fashion Week London 2023, AFWL, recently organized its inaugural UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE) aimed at fostering a new era of collaboration in the areas of economic growth, entrepreneurial empowerment...
Africa Fashion Week London Honours Royal Heritage with an Elegant Gala Evening! In commemoration of the 13th anniversary of Africa Fashion Week London, the organizers hosted the “Royal Heritage” Gala as part of this year’s festivities. This grand celebration took place at the esteemed Institute of Directors in London, situated at 116 Pall Mall on...
Yoruba Heritage Trails and Murals, in collaboration with the Mayor of Southwark, recently hosted HRM Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi to an exclusive evening reception. The event took place on Friday, 3rd November 2023, at Southwark Council, London SE1 2QH. The high-profile gathering showcased a range of captivating performances and presentations, including a Yoruba poem recital by...
As 2014 draws to a conclusion and the festive season fast approaches, gifts are exchanged between parties as forms of affection and appreciation. And so it is with great pleasure that Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Strictly Entertainment Music (SEM) announce our new partnership scheduled to kick off from January 2015. The vision is...
On the 1st November 2014 AFWL opens it’s African inspired designer clothing concession in the Red Dress store in the iconic Plaza on Oxford Street. With 15 designers and over 200 designs of limited quantity this is one store opening not to be missed! The AFWL concession will be a London-based fashion and lifestyle concession that stocks clothing,...
A new event for 2014, Africa on the Square featured live music from Dele Sosimi’s Afrobeat Experience, Aar Maanta and many more, as well as performances from African drummers, acrobats and dancers, and a talent show for young people. There was also an African fashion show, food stalls, a market selling Africa themed goods and...
Africa Fashion Week London is Europe’s largest event for African and African inspired fashion. AFWL is a celebration of African design talent and the diverse ethnic influences that contribute to fashion in the UK. It aims to promote new and emerging designers that are inspired by the rich culture of Africa and incorporate this heritage...
This year’s event had a massive turn out and with the huge number of people there was a huge variety of styles. We were be admiring your passion for fashion as our official street style photographer Tara Roberts was on prowl looking to capturing what you were wearing to share with the world. From the...
