Experience Africa Fashion Show
Program
Red Carpet
Wear your best African or even Wakanda-inspired outfit to be snapped and papped by the international media
Fashion - Arts - Crafts
Don’t miss the chance to browse for exclusive Afro-centric designs in our exhibition marketplace by local, national and international Creatives
Industry Recognition
Recognizes African Entrepreneur who are or have positively impacted the African Fashion and Arts Community in British Columbia.
Catwalk Showcase
Catwalk showcases featuring designer collections from all over the Continent
Support a Great Cause
The event includes a silent auction and all proceeds of the silent auction will go towards school supplies and uniforms for children in Lome, Togo-West Africa
Experience Africa - Featured Designers
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Exotique Couture - Fort St. John B.C
Exotique Couture translated “Exotic Fashion” was born out of the desire to share a piece of Africa with the world. Our goal is to bring you exotic styles, by combining the vibrant colors and patterns of African Print fabrics, with modern Western designs
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Ruth Esther- Washington, U.S
A military veteran and a self taught seamstress guided by the arms of musical instruments, melodies, poetry to create uniqueness
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Delphinez - Kigali, Rwanda
DelphineZ pushes Fashion boundaries through made in Rwanda impeccable Clothing, Jewellery ,Accessories and Interior decor designs.
DFH is a sustainable Social Enterprise for African women to thrive and secure their families basic needs.
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Karssh Collections - Kigali, Rwanda
Karssh collections is a fashion house that started early 2008 in Kampala and was re-established in Kigali in the year 2015
Karssh collections is renowned for its sharp, simple designs with a feminine edge and considerate approach to the wearable corporate and casual design.
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Redsoil - Vancouver, B.C
Local designer Jennifer Allison didn’t set out to become a brand name in African fashion. Initially she was inspired by her world travels, especially the fabrics she had brought home from Africa. She began by making pieces for herself and soon enough her friends noticed. They encouraged her to design and sell items as a business and “from there,” she says, “Red Soil was born.”
