AFWL STATS
15
Seasons
Our first show was in Summer 2011 in Gibson’s Hall, London. Subsequent years have seen us at Old Truman’s Brewery, Spitalfields Hall, Olympia, UGLE Freemasons’ Hall, Institute of Directors and Kensington & Chelsea Town Hall.
90,000+
Visitors
Over 15 years, we have welcomed national and international visitors, shoppers, media, buyers and front-row fashionistas, contributing to London’s economy and reputation as a world leader in diverse fashion showcases.
2,700+
Designers & Exhibitors
Over 15 years, we have had almost 3000 designers and exhibitors showcasing on our catwalks, exhibition halls and 3rd party events.
300+
Job Opportunities
AFWL offers job opportunities to more than 300 people each year. These include models, stylists, content creators, FOH staff, backstage dressers, runners, DJs, artists, AV tech, and show producers.
8
Educational Partnerships
Our partnerships with UK and international universities mean we can support students and studies of African fashion, textiles, entrepreneurship and fashion marketing. These Universities are:
London School of Economics
Manchester Metropolitan
Winchester School of Art
University of Northampton
University of West London
University of Arts London
Henley Business School, and
Parsons School of Technology & Design.
26
Countries Represented
We have hosted African and African-inspired designers from countries and continents including Brazil, China, USA, Thailand, Europe, and, of course, across the African continent.
1000+
Designer Applications
Each year, the AFWL team processes over 1000 designer and exhibitor applications. This means we have valuable insight into the needs of worldwide SME African-inspired designers.
8
AFW Global
AFWL itself has influenced an entire AFW Global collective, inspiring other Africa Fashion Weeks:
AFW Nigeria (sister company to AFWL)
AFW Brasil (Co-founded in 2023 at the inaugural event in São Paulo.)
AFW Amsterdam
AFW Toronto
AFW Colombia
AFW Houston
AFW LA, and
AFW Middle East.
5000+
Positive Interactions
Every year we positively impact at least 5000 creatives, content creators, joyscrollers, followers, visitors, buyers, sponsors, students, interns, volunteers, industry professionals, media, consumers and lovers of fashion.
