Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 157 Africa International Fashion Week is its second season. Backed by some of the biggest players in the fashion industry, this fashion week is set to bring footprints of global fashion heavy weights into new interactions in the fashion and retailscape in Africa. Designers, Photographers, Buyers and other practitioners have pitched in; stimulating interest from the market and companies that are interested in playing in Africa or reaching their audience on the continent. Africa International Fashion Week partnered with Vogue Italia for the first ever “Vogue Talent for Africa”. The winner – Maxhosa by Laduma is a young South African who since winning this project has been seen at various events in the world, most recently at the Vogue Talent in Milan and Dubai respectively. In 2016, they are partnering again with Vogue and we are looking forward to it with great expectations. The best thing about 2015 is that Delta State in conjunction with Desopadec (Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission) has come on board as the Title sponsor of this great event. More Articles You Would Love Winners Of Fashion Icons Industry Night & Nominees List For 2015 Main Event Black Coffee @ SA Fashion Week A/W 2015 Collections – Day 1 Also Desopadec has concluded arrangement to set up what is set to be Africa’s biggest factory in the heart of the Niger Delta. Desopadec is known to engage the youths positively and coming into the business of fashion will give more opportunities to the youths in that region. The AGOA (African Growth Opportunity Act) that President Clinton started has not being utilized in Nigeria. However, President Obama has renewed the AGOA to 2025 and this is the opportunity of a lifetime and Nigeria especially Delta State has seized the opportunity to position herself as the front runner in the business of fashion. Already, works are in top gear to actualize this dream. Nimasa (Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency) also has come on board as a sponsor. These are agencies that see social corporate responsibilities as the way forward. Studio24 remains one of our greatest and constant partners. Click here for full event details Nigeria Event News, Reviews & Updates Upcoming Events africa international fashion weekafrica international fashion week 2015fashionfashion week Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Namibia’s SIRENGA Serves It’s Latest Collection & It Speaks Truth To Urban Style Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.