Africa Fashion Week London 2024

We are thrilled to announce the 14th edition of Africa Fashion Week London, Europe’s largest annual African fashion event, as part of Black History Month 2024.

Join us on 11th and 12th October at the Kensington and Chelsea Conference Event Centre for an unforgettable experience featuring:

• Over 30 African-heritage vendor brands to browse and shop
• 3 Catwalk showcases featuring the best African designers in the world.
• Cultural performances and entertainment
• UK Africa Trade Expo with African trade, fashion, culture, and heritage discussions.

The jam-packed itinerary starts with the free-to-attend UKATE (UK Africa Trade Expo) on Friday, October 11th. This event features speakers from African Trade partners, Education specialists, and industry leaders from across the Continent. We are delighted to announce that Enish Restaurants will be one of the main sponsors of UKATE and will host an exclusive evening event on Friday that will herald the start of Saturday’s catwalk showcases.

Other highlights include the latest fabric designs from the Adire Oodua Textile Hub, a tribute to African fashion icons, a showcase of sustainable fashion practices, and a marketplace featuring African fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands.

On Saturday, October 12, we start our Catwalk Showcases by welcoming back Mary Martin London, who will open the catwalk at 1 p.m. with a special 45-minute retrospective showcase of her ten years at AFWL.

We are also delighted that Samson Soboye will close out the VIP 7 p.m. catwalk with an incredible show of Black Majesty. Other confirmed designers include David Wej Lagos, Made in Africa, Simeogieme, Tote London, and the Adire Oodua Textile Hub.

Expect our favourite Trade & Investment Kwa Zulu Natal designers to take us on a new journey of intricate beading and embellishment, which is a signature of their collections. Look out for the House of Sluvin.

Savour the best black-owned food vendors in our food hall and sip a signature cocktail by London Manya, sparking Palm Wine experts, while watching the shows.

It’s time to dress to impress or buy a timeless, sustainable staple for your wardrobe. Do not miss out on the largest African fashion event in Europe!