Friday’s Africa Fashion Week London
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) commenced for the 8th Year on Friday, 10th August, at Freemasons’ Hall, London, England. Part of AFWL’s mission is to raise awareness of African designers by providing a global exhibition event.
Exhibitors were spread over three areas of the venue with creative clothing, shoes and jewellery.
Friday had 2 Catwalk shows. The first catwalk show was in the afternoon and the second in the evening.
The first catwalk show was for up and coming designers with their first collection.
The first catwalk show started with designs from Kachi Blazers representing Nigeria.
Kachi Blazers Kachi Blazers
Kachi Blazers
A few designs are shown from the remaining designers.
Mercy Azupwah
Sista by Eyoro Sista by Eyoro
Sarayaa Sarayaa
Evelyne Babin Evelyne Babin
The remaining designers came under the banner Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal.
Percy Percy
Gugu
Shwe Shwe
Shwe
Style N Pride
Yadah Design
Afrolicious Afrolicious
Bright Shadow Bright Shadow Bright Shadow
Brenda Quinn
After the first show I returned to the exhibitors.
The second catwalk show for Friday featured sponsored designers.
Pearl Of Africa Daimante Verde
Daimante Verde Daimante Verde
Daimante Verde Movaro Bags
Movaro Bags Movaro Bags
Movaro Bags Movaro Bags
Awa Kermel Awa Kermel
Awa Kermel Awa Kermel
Awa Kermel
Michi Knitwear Michi Knitwear
Michi Knitwear Queen Diambi
Queen Diambi Queen Diambi
Queen Diambi
Mia London Mia London
Mia London Mia London
Mia London
Onyx By Valentina Onyx By Valentina
Onyx By Valentina Onyx By Valentina
Onyx By Valentina Onyx By Valentina
Onyx By Valentina Onyx By Valentina
Onyx By Valentina
Friday’s shows presented some quite amazing designs. The African designers have shown once again that they have designs that the world needs to see.