Africa Fashion Week London 2014

29 August 2014 | + Veselka Petrova

Africa Fashion Week London is Europe's largest event for African and African inspired fashion.

Since debuting in 2011, it aims to promote new and emerging designers that are inspired by the rich culture of Africa and incorporate this heritage into contemporary design.

This year, on August 8th and 9th , Olympia London was transformed into an exhibition of African fashion, allowing visitors to peruse and purchase stunning pieces and unique creations from handpicked designers and brands as well as experience fashion on the catwalk with designers from all over the African continent.


AFWL is not only about catwalk. This year saw the introduction of the AFWL Market Place which was located in a segment of the already established and popular AFWL exhibition area - ready to wear garments straight from the catwalk to the shopping bag.


Two days, eight shows, forty-seven designers on the catwalk.

Among the brands which presented their creations during the AFWL 2014 were: Erwin Michalec, Njema Helena, Izelia, MIA By Mia Nisbet, I.Kollection, Giberky, Touch of Africa, Glamelle Boutik, Designs by Prelim, TheoDora, V.K. Wise, Adama Paris, GKat Fashion, Roooi, Ambiance Couture, NeedlePoint, Sylvia Owori, Zisu, TIR Fashion House, Alabi Couture, RAAAH, Jazz Effects Design, Porjai Thai Printer, Modella B Designs, Dearcurves, Vaishali Morjaria Creations, Eldimaa Fashion for Da Viva, Adora for Da Viva, T.T. Dalk, Thora Jewels, Boutique Mahali, Anthi G, Ade Bakare, Akua Sei, Monis Fashion House, Aamaa a la Mode, Alisha, Freemah, Simply Glamarous, Zarita Couture, FYYFE, Huda Dagnew, Kass Kouture, Zabeth Issaac, Miss Boss Fashion.



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