designers

A successful entrepreneur, Soraya won the 2019 Golden Globe for Creator of the year thanks to her well established lifestyle brand, Fast Fashion, that has a footing in both Brazil and Angola.

A former fashion editor and celebrity stylist in Paris. Laetitia established her own relaxed label Uchawi in 2015 to promote made in Congo fashion. Her slogan? Every day is Africa day.

Richie's eponymous brand excels at glamourous made to measure evening wear. He has shown at Congo Fashion Week since 2015 and is inspired by the women who raised him.

Locally handwoven textiles form the core of Fikirte’s label Yefikir, which is known for it’s ethical, artistic womenswear.

This fledging talent was selected for the Gucci Diversity and Inclusion program and makes directional made to order daywear in earthy tones.

Zaks’s label Pelebe has become the go-to in Abidjan for made to measure cocktail dresses with dynamic proportions

Daughter of famed designer Ann McCreath of Kikoromeo, Iona brings youthful energy and flair for artisanal textiles to the family label.

Amal specialises in intricately embellished kaftans that innovate Morocco’s couture traditions.

With his label Emmy Kasbit, Emmanuel is interested in re-imagining akwete, a loom-woven cloth from eastern Nigeria. His experimental tailoring has been recognised by Vogue Italia Talents.

Toni is an emerging name offering feminine ready to wear through her self-named brand that is alive with prints and figure-hugging silhouettes.

Hélène’s floaty designs for SOA (Sisters of Africa) act as a canvas for her hand dyes, brightly hued fabrics.

Known for feminine power dressing, the duo recently showcased their label Erre in Paris and were winners of the 2018 SAFW Cape Wools Designer Challenge.

Anjali won the Innovative Designer of the Year awards as Swahili Fashion Week in 2021 thanks to her luxe streetwear designs. Her label Ekantik explores utilitarian unisex style.

Martin has won multiple awards and shown internationally with his eponymous brand that features directional mens and womenswear raging from suits and bridal to day wear.