Africa Fashion International (AFI) has released the list of designers participating in the upcoming Cape Town Fashion Week. Scheduled from November 29-30, 2024 at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse, the event will feature top designers from South Africa and the African continent.
The designer line-up for the event includes pan-African names such as the Senegal-based Alia Baré, Helene Daba of the brand Sisters of Afrika from Senegal, Laurence Chauvin-Buthaud of the brand LaurenceAirline from Cote de’Ivoire, Papay Kaluv from the DR-Condo based brand Urban Zulu and Senegal-based designer Safietou Seck from the brand Sarayaa.
The event will also feature designers from South Africa such as Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba from the brand Malondie, Bathini Kowane from Bathini Designs, Sello Medupe of the brand Scalo, Keletso Moraba frm brand K Moraba & Collective, Sandi Mazibuko from brand FabroSanz and Julia Buchanan from the eponymous brand Julia.
Additionally, two renowned South African designers will make a comeback to the AFI runway. These will include Craig Jacobs, who will present his finale collection reflecting his artistic evolution after a gap of 14 years.
Serving as the event’s creative director, globally acclaimed designer Gavin Rajah will also present his latest creations, promising a masterclass in artistry.
AFI’s in-house brand, AFI Privé, will launch its debut Spring/Summer 2024/25 signature collection. The grand finale of the fashion week will celebrate emerging talent and the future of African fashion by presenting collections by the finalists of AFI Fastrack Price 2023.
