By far she is one of the most prominent figures when it comes to pushing African fashion in Africa and beyond. She managed to brand Dakar into one of Africa’s fashion capitals, whilst being one of the most popular designer brands in Africa herself. If you are unaware who, we are referring to Adama Paris.
Dakar Fashion Week is back again for 2013 and will be taking place between 18th-23 June 2013, a fashion week that is highly integrated in the Senegalese culture, with the participation of many designers from Senegal and some abroad. The goal of Dakar Fashion Week is not only to expose the strengths of modern African fashion, but also support organizations that assist street children in Senegal. Dakar Fashion Week 2013 this year is set to help and support young designers and models in their ambitions and to open them up to the international fashion market. Attendees will also be enlightened by a cultural mix of creativity, such as music and performances. As stated by the organisers “The ultimate goal of Dakar Fashion Week 2013 is to introduce our guests, partners and viewers from around the world to Africa.”
Promo shoot by Victor Omar Diop, model: Aminata Faye
Some confirmed international designers for Dakar Fashion Week 2013 can be seen below….
Carol Barreto
Evgheni Hudorojcov
Mame Fagueye
Sophie Nzinga
Virginie Ayissi
Also see the week’s schedule below.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
• Arrival of guests at the hotel transfer of almadies
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
• 15:00 Press Conference at the Hotel Des almadies
• 22h00-Dakar Fashion Week Opening party at Five Lounge
Thursday, June 20, 2013
• 21:00 to Parade Creators at Barramundi
• 00h00-After Party at Duplex Club Friday, June 21, 2013
• 21:00 to Parade Creators in the street Guédiawaye
• 0:00-Evening Trace TV in Duplex
Saturday, June 22, 2013
• 20h30-Parade Hotel creators of almadies
• 22h30-cocktail for VIP
After Party • 00h00-Nirvana
Sunday, June 23, 2013
• 13h00-expovente Brunch and the French Cultural Centre (CCF) in Dakar
• 17h00-Sabar (Senegalese traditional dance) with models of DFW
• 23:00 to Closing Night of the DFW FIVE
More information at @
www.facebook.com/pages/Dakar-Fashion-Week
www.dakarfashionweek.com
