Threads of African Fashion Week 2025

Stitching Africa’s Identity: Fashion, Culture and Business Beyond Borders.

November 6th - 8th, 2025
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About Threads of African Fashion

Stitching Africa’s Identity: Fashion, Culture and Business Beyond Borders.

Africa’s fashion industry is one of the continent’s most dynamic creative sectors, blending tradition and modernity. Yet, many designers, stylists, and entrepreneurs lack the exposure, networking, and financial backing needed to scale globally. This fashion week will serve as a high-impact platform for industry players across Africa to showcase their work, connect with potential partners, and attract investment. The event will also highlight fashion as a driver of culture, youth employment, and economic growth.

3
Days
20+
Speakers/Panelist
8000+
Attendees
Nov 6 - 8, 2025

Networking

To create networking opportunities across the African fashion value chain.

Innovating

To showcase and celebrate African fashion, creativity, and identity

Empowering

The fashion week will empower over 500 women and youth across Nigeria’s 36 states and FCT.

Partnership

To foster public-private sector collaboration for creative industry growth.

Halima Idris

"Threads of African Fashion Week is a dynamic, high-impact platform crafted to empower industry players across Africa by providing a vibrant stage to showcase their creative work, foster meaningful connections with potential partners, and draw significant investment opportunities to elevate the continent’s fashion ecosystem."

Hajia Halima Idris Project Coordinator/Convener

Key Features

Runway Shows

  • Featuring African designers (emerging & established) from across the continent.
  • Curated segments (Ankara Parade, Royal Heritage Collection, Modern Afro-Chic, Sustainable Fashion).

Fashion Exhibition Pavilion

  • Booths for designers, textile companies, makeup artists, stylists, fashion tech startups, and accessories makers.
  • Tailor-made for networking and product showcase.

Business and Networking Forum

  • Panel discussions: "Financing Fashion industry in Africa," "Fashion and Technology," "Exporting African Fashion."
  • B2B and B2G sessions connecting brands with potential investors, financiers, and policymakers.

Food and Culture Court

  • Culinary booths showcasing African cuisines from Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Morocco, etc.
  • Space for music, art, and cultural performances to enhance ambiance.

Schedule

Day 1 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm)

Opening Ceremony and Cultural Showcase

  • 9:00am: Arrival and Registration
  • 10:00am: Opening Ceremony (National Anthem, Welcome)
  • 10:30am Keynote Address (Minister of Culture)
  • 11:00am Panel 1 – "Financing the Fashion Industry"
  • 12:30pm Tour of Exhibition Pavilion
  • 1:30pm Lunch and Networking
  • 3:00pm Runway Show Segment 1 (Emerging Designers)
  • 5:00pm Fashion + Culture Performances
  • 6:00pm Press Briefing and Cocktail
Day 2 (9:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Business, Innovation and Investment Forum

  • 9:00am Workshop 1 – "Fashion Law and IP Protection"
  • 11:00am Panel 2 – "Fashion, Innovation and Technology"
  • 12:30pm B2B/B2G Networking Sessions
  • 2:00pm African Food Showcase Lunch
  • 3:30pm Runway Show Segment 2 (Established Designers)
  • 5:00pm Influencer Hour – Digital Fashion Roundtable
  • 7:00pm Fashion Film Screening + Discussion
Day 3 (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

Awards Gala and Closing

  • 10:00am Workshop 2 – "Exporting African Fashion"
  • 12:00pm Youth Pitch Competition
  • 2:00pm Cultural Fashion Parade
  • 4:00pm Final Runway (Mixed Talent Showcase)
  • 6:00pm Awards Gala (with Live Performances)
  • 8:00pm Vote of Thanks and Closing

Partnership and Support

We warmly welcome partnerships, collaborations, and support from individuals and organizations for our African Fashion Event, celebrating vibrant creativity and cultural heritage.

Support

Sponsors