The Wear Africa Fashion Week and Awards
About Us
About Wear Africa Fashion Week and Awards
Wear Africa Fashion Week and Awards is an international fashion and lifestyle event spotlighting Africa’s unique creations. Focused on promoting African-made products, it’s a global platform showcasing fashion, leather goods, lifestyle products, and more—all with the distinctive colors and spirit of Africa. This event is a gathering place for stakeholders and friends of Africa, celebrating African heritage, fashion, food, art, and culture.
Discover Africa’s Vibrant Culture and Artistry
The expo highlights the beauty and craftsmanship behind African textiles, foods, cotton, leatherworks, beauty products, and more. This year’s event proudly features traditional African fabrics, including Adire, Tie & Dye, Asoke, Aso Ebi, Buba, and Kente, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and creativity of African fashion.
Fashion for Education
Fashion Week and Awards is not just a display of products; it’s a comprehensive experience that includes World Garment, Leather, and Textile Expo; Global Fashion Week and Awards; World Shoe, Footwear, and Leather Expo; Fashion Masterclass and Business Forum
These side events foster a meeting point for fashion, fun, food, and friendship, creating a global networking hub for brands, experts, consumers, and media.
This global platform is open to all nations, featuring luxury items, creative works, textile and leather industries, and digital fashion innovations. It brings together designers, creators, and consumers to promote African lifestyle and culture while enabling collaboration across fashion, technology, and sustainability.
PARTICIPATE IN WEAR AFRICA FASHION WEEK AND AWARDS
Explore Africa’s finest in a setting designed to foster connections and collaborations:
Fashion for Friendship and Collaboration
Embrace a global network that celebrates African heritage, innovation, and sustainability.
Business Networking
Meet government officials, trade policymakers, industry professionals, and global stakeholders.
Expansive Product Range
Discover products ranging from textiles, leather goods, footwear, and jewelry to luxury brands and sustainable, climate-neutral products.
Digital Fashion Sales Hub
Our platform, developed by Globe Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Globe Economic and Trade Development Council, serves as a digital marketplace for global luxury fashion and lifestyle products. This annual hub allows retailers, media, and consumers to explore and purchase collections, fostering international collaborations in fashion, culture, and technology.
A Bold Africa Fashion Business Forum
At Wear Africa Fashion Week and Award, our mission is to highlight and promote African creativity in textiles, bringing authentic African designs to an international audience. We aim to create a space where African artisans and designers can connect with admirers and buyers worldwide, supporting sustainable growth and appreciation for African artistry.
Africa Inspired, A Bold Africa
Born from a vision to bridge cultures through fashion, Wear Africa Fashion Week and Award is more than an exhibition—it’s a celebration of African heritage and craftsmanship. Each year, we invite textile enthusiasts and creatives from around the world to explore the beauty and diversity of African fabrics in the heart of London.