Afri Art Fashion Show
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Afri Art Fashion Show | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Fashion |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Kampala, Uganda |
Country | Uganda |
Established | 2021 |
Founders | Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye |
Most recent | 2023 |
Website | afriartfashionshow.com |
Africa Art Fashion Show, is an annual international fashion week, held in Kampala, Uganda, that highlights African culture in a series of fashion shows, events, educational seminars, and workshops. The event features collections that reflect the traditions of Africa and the local designers in Uganda.[1][2]
History[edit]
Started in 2022 by Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye, the event initially focused on marginalized girls and youths who created unique designs with an African touch.[3] In 2023, Nalwoga Cerinah used the show as a platform to fight stigma against vitiligo.[4] The most recent event took place at MOTIV.[5]
See Also[edit]
- List of fashion events
- List of fashion events in Africa
References[edit]
- ↑ "Models and designers shine at Afri Art and fashion show". Retrieved Jul 25, 2023 – via New Vision.
- ↑ Kazibwe, Kenneth (July 16, 2023). "Cultural heritage rocks the runway at Afri art and fashion show". Nile Post. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ↑ "Ugandans Asked to Support Local Craft Artists, Fashion Designers". ChimpReports. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "Nalwoga uses fashion to fight stigma among vitiligo patients". Monitor. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Chronicles, Nile (2023-07-05). "Count down to Afri Art and Fashion show Uganda 15th July 2023". Nile Chronicles. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
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