SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) has hosted about 30,000 African-inspired, original accessories, outfits, hair & beauty products, watches, hats, shoes, wedding dresses, traditional wear, textiles, food in the 12 years it has been running, and this year, more designers and exhibitors have signed up for its 13th edition. Meet some the designers and exhibitors who will be on the catwalk at 116 Pall Mall; selling their designs at AFWL.
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Coming back to the AFWL catwalk is Ire Clothing. This Lagos brand is based in and Ikeja, the brand’s director, Kunle Afolayan, blends modern styles with traditional Ankara and Adire fabrics, creating a vibrant Afrocentric aesthetic.
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Enadia Igbin Clothing is an African inspired clothing brand that makes everyday and special event wear for the African modern woman. Based in Lagos, the brand cater both bespoke size, modern curvy women and ready to wear sizes.
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Hailing from Nigeria, Bittany is a brand founded by Fikayomi Agbola, a visionary entrepreneur driven by her passion for fashion and her unwavering determination to advocate slow fashion and sustainability through upcycling techniques and offering alteration and repair services, ensuring the longevity of garments.
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Bantu Gold is a Botswana-based fashion brand that beautifully blends cultural heritage with contemporary style. Committed to local craftsmanship, the brand creates garments that authentically represent the nation's traditions and modern creativity.
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Jurio Luti is a fashion brand that originated from Lagos Nigeria driven by an unending passion to connect aesthetic dots and lines together in order to bring to life fashion art pieces that tell value added stories.
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Introducing Exhibitors, SYAA Collections. The brand offers high-quality and unique handmade fashionable accessories. All their pieces are handmade with passion and love.
Itinerary 27 October AFWL Presents UK AFRICA TRADE EXPO: Beyond Fashion 28 October AFWL Fashion Showcase and Exhibitions 29 October BHLA x AFWL Awards Gala You can find more information on our website www.africafashionweeklondonuk.com
General Admission: 12-8pm Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2023 West Hall, Olympia 12 Blythe Rd, London W14 8UX United Kingdom