Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show - AFAM Vancouver
Partnership
This partnership signals the possibility of AFAM Vancouver hosting some of the best designers from Rwanda in Vancouver next summer.
The African Fashion and Arts Movement is an event which showcases the best in local African design and serves as a prominent platform to support entrepreneurs.
The event involves music, dancing and a stunning display of incredible talent from African fashion designers. It is a masterful show of diversity, ranging from the models to the fashion itself. Everything from traditional African wear to modern, contemporary pieces are represented on the runway and it is truly a delight to take in.
This year AFAM is taking part in an exciting collaboration with RCFS The Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show.
RCFS is an event supporting local and international designers, bringing together artists, policymakers and consumers.Together the two organizations will be able to share skills in event management, as well as provide support and training for models, photographers and designers alike. With each group lending their expertise, it will surely lead to a powerful display supporting design and entrepreneurship in their respective countries.
This partnership also signals the possibility of AFAM hosting some of the best designers from Rwanda in Vancouver next summer. Having these elite international designers as a part of the August show will blend the diaspora and African together, celebrating the African culture with pride.
Sure to be a vibrant partnership, this collaboration connects over international waters with a shared passion of empowering African designers and broadening the narrative of African arts in their local communities. This relationship will equip each organization to become an even stronger and more effective piece of a movement to educate, inspire and celebrate such rich, powerful diversity.
