Africa Fashion Week

Africa Fashion Week (AFW) is a US-based trade event specializing in promoting emerging African fashion brands. Operating out of New York, New York, the company employs a team of 5 to 9 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. AFW is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering partnerships between US and African brands within the fashion industry. The organization hosts a global trade event featuring runway shows, exhibitions, and networking events in major fashion capitals across the world and on the African continent. Their mission is to cultivate market linkages, enhance production capabilities, and improve manufacturing processes within Africa. AFW offers various programs designed to support emerging designers, including internships focused on capacity building, production and manufacturing classes, sales and showroom opportunities, media relations support, and marketing and showcasing platforms. For more information about Africa Fashion Week, visit their website at africafashionweek.com.