
Discussion: Everything You Need to Know About Fashion in Africa
Date and time: Thursday, 23 June from 4:00pm – 5:00pm (SAST) | 6:00 – 7:00 (MAU)
Location: Online
Cost: FREE
Book: HERE
Presented by the African Fashion Research Institute
The African continent home to rich textile cultures and heritages which have positioned the continent’s fashion as a powerful force in the global fashion industry. When it comes to creating a fashion industry that prioritises sustainability and ethics, the local makers, creators, designers and artisans in African fashion ecosystems are leading the way. This high-level conversation unpacks the potential, challenges, and exciting steps in the right direction for the future of African fashion – and many lessons that the rest of the fashion world should learn from. [Jackie May and Priya Ramkissoon will introduce the Africa Textile Talks at the introduction of this session.]
Moderator
- Erica de Greef | Founder of the African Fashion Research Institute (AFRI)
In discussion with
- Simone Cipriani | Founder of the Ethical Fashion Initiative
- Omoyemi Akerele | Founder of Lagos Fashion Week
- Esethu Cenga | Co-founder and CEO of Rewoven
Image: IAMISIGO AW 20