African Fashion Week London was created in 2011 by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi to increase the visibility, awareness and sustainability of African and Black fashion brands through catwalk showcase, exhibition and education.

Queen Ronke is also the founder of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, the Adire Oodua Textile Hub in Nigeria and co-founder of Africa Fashion Week Brazil.

Our annual event is the world’s largest, longest-running showcase of African and African-inspired fashion and design. 

We have hosted 14 editions of catwalk and exhibition events, and have participated in other major events.

We have hosted almost 3000 emerging designers and exhibitors from across the globe to 90,000 visitors including buyers, retailers and industry professionals.

Africa Fashion Week London is seen as the beacon of African fashion and design.  We highlight and nurture sustainability, social enterprise and entrepreneurship through international visibility. 

We support the market expansion of indigenous craftsmanship, traditional textile manufacturing, local business development and cross-cultural engagement.

Over the past 15 years, we have built a significant track record in working collaboratively in the community with the African Diaspora.

Our primary market is emerging African heritage designers and SMEs who are typically ignored by the major fashion events and, if not, are tokenised. 

At AFWL, we make sure our designers are afforded the same promotional opportunities, access to buyers and showcased in a world-class venue. 

We support and nurture the sustainable design and apparel manufacturing industry. Our goal is to make African-inspired fashion, not only a high-street staple but also a force to rival established mainstream fashion institutions. 

Similarly, we make sure 90% of our workforce is diverse and includes students of fashion, giving the experience of working for a major fashion showcasing event.

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