Africa Fashion Week London 2014 | Highlights
It was the fourth edition of the event and was held at London's Olympia in Kensington. The event was spread across two days (Friday 8th & Sat 9th August), showcasing collections from over 50 Designers. AFWL was founded by Ronke Ademiluyi and the first event launched in 2011. AFWL has been held annually in various locations across London since.
What I love about AFWL is the event gives African and African-inspired fashion a platform in the UK and also puts the spotlight on emerging African designers. I saw 3 catwalk shows on Saturday and managed to get a sneaky peek at the backstage action thanks to official hair sponsor of the show Motions.
There were various vendors at the event and the stall which really caught my eye was Kiyana Wraps (snaps of the wraps are in the second group of pictures below). There were also so many gorgeous outfits and hairstyles, and not just from those walking the catwalk! I had so much fun at the event and I took so many photos. Below is a small glimpse of what the event was like and I'll be posting what I wore in a separate post soon.
There were various vendors at the event and the stall which really caught my eye was Kiyana Wraps (snaps of the wraps are in the second group of pictures below). There were also so many gorgeous outfits and hairstyles, and not just from those walking the catwalk! I had so much fun at the event and I took so many photos. Below is a small glimpse of what the event was like and I'll be posting what I wore in a separate post soon.
Designers clockwise from bottom left AAMAA a la Mode (for Daviva) | G 321 | Njema Helena | Anthi G | RAAH
Top left models wearing Sylvia Owori | Bottom left Hairstylists
Have you ever attended Africa Fashion Week London or similar events?
Great photos. Love all the colours.xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, it certainly was a colourful event! x
DeleteAbsolutely love your outfit, its so stunning and love the skirt! This look like such a great event, great pictures :)
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Thank you Saadiya, that's really sweet of you x
DeleteI love all the color in these photos, and your outfit, especially that bag!! x
ReplyDeleteThank you Darianne! x
DeleteGreat recap! Love you outfit too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tomie :) x
DeleteLooks like a great event! Love the bright colours and prints :-) x
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Thank you Eugenie :) x
DeleteWell, aren't you looking fancy! Everything looks so beautiful. You are beautiful. I love how simple you kept your look.
ReplyDeleteNerline you are so sweet, thank you x
DeleteLovely pictures, your outfit was really nice, xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Tonkabelle x
DeleteBeautiful pictures, of the event and of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra! x
DeleteGreat photos! Love the tall slim african models! Look beautiful. Hope you Will share some of the designers names.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, I tweaked my post to include the designers names.
DeleteThere's a full list of the designers names here:
http://africafashionweeklondon.com/9215-2/
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Thank you Betty :) x
ReplyDeleteI attended too but on the Friday
ReplyDeleteYour shows' collections look far more my taste than the pieces I saw
Love these pics
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It looks like it was such a god event; I hope to attend next year.
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this looks like such an amazing event.
ReplyDeletei've never been to any fashion event but would love to one day!
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