New York City August 22, 2014 – As summer comes to an end, the fashion industry is finalizing its plans to showcase a diverse roster of designers from every corner of the world. Africa Fashion Week has revealed its lineup of celebrated African designers showcasing on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Africa Fashion Week will take place September 4-6, 2014.
Tickets are available at www.africafashionweekny.com/tickets/
Official schedule is available at africafashionweek.com
● Day.01 – Thursday 6PM EDT | Sept. 4th 2014 | United Nations Foundation | 801
2nd Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (Master Class Off the Runway)
● Day.02- Friday 7PM EDT | September 5th 2014 | Vogt Gallery | 526 W 26TH
Street Suite 205 New York, NY 10001 (Presentation, Pop Up Shop, Press
Dinner)
● Day.03 – Saturday 7PM EDT | September 6th 2014| Metropolitan Pavilion (The
Gallery) | 125 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 (Runway Show)
The runway show will include top designers throughout Africa. The designers are:
● Anaba Wisdom Chidiebube of Weiz Dhurm Franklyn Nigeria
● Eki Orleans Nigeria/Germany
● Gavin Rajah
Rajah will also be speaking at the UN on Thursday, Sept. 4 and
showcasing at the Runway Show on Saturday, Sept. 6.
South Africa
● Hilda Mauya of Dahil Republic of Couture Fashion House Kenya
● Igwedinma Rodney Emeka of McMeka Nigeria
● Issa by Issa Nigeria ● Khadijah Mouh of Morocco Caftan New York Morocco
● Sally Karago of Mcensal Ltd Kenya
Official sponsors of Africa Fashion Week are Arik Air, Africa.com and Spice TV.
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