The Afrika Market main thing is to bring attention to African women , to showcase their creativity to the world so they get more global recognition for what they do and more appreciations for their brands as well.”
Vibrant Colors
The runways featured designs from countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Morocco — but also from the diaspora, including Britain and the Caribbean.
In many ways, the event reaffirmed why Africa-inspired designs are fast catching the eye of the fashion world.
Mixing current trends with traditional patterns, more than 60 designers graced the catwalk with a wide array of colorful creations — everything from show-stopping evening gowns and modern urban casualwear to bold textured prints and chic accessory lines.
