To celebrate African creativity Visionaries fashioning Africa (VFA), in collaboration with Zhuri and Soho House Paris, is set to host the second edition of Visionaries Fashioning Africa (VFA) on September 25, during the highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week.
This exclusive event will bring together industry leaders, visionaries, and key stakeholders from across the fashion world to honor African creatives who have made an immeasurable impact on the global fashion landscape.
Following the success of last year’s event, VFA 2024 will maintain its immersive and interactive format, beginning with a dynamic panel talk session at the esteemed Soho House Paris from 19H to 21H, centered on the theme
“Ethical Fashion and Storytelling in Africa: Crafting a Sustainable Future.”
This session will feature leading industry experts who will share their insights and opinions on Africa’s role in shaping a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry, making this an unmissable discussion for those dedicated to pushing the boundaries of responsible fashion.
The panel will include Bubu Ogisi, Creative Director of IAMISIGO, Adama Paris, Creative Director of Adama Paris, Emmanuel Okoro, Creative Director of Emmy Kasbit, David Tlale, Creative Director of David Tlale, Ntsika Tyatya, Culture and Communications Lead at Maxhosa Africa, and Aristide Loua, Creative Director of Kente Gentlemen. The panel will be moderated by Nsimba Valene, Fashion and Brand Consultant, and founder of Libaya.
This will be followed by an exclusive, intimate dinner hosted in partnership with Incredible Studios, which will serve as an opportunity for further networking among like-minded stakeholders from the industry.
Debonair Afrik is an honored key partner in supporting this event, reinforcing its dedication and commitment to advancing African creativity and fostering collaboration and a sense of community among African creatives globally.
VFA aims to be a global platform that celebrates African creatives impacting the global fashion industry, whiles creating a supportive community to foster collaborations and partnerships.
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VFA is a transformative network that serves to connect and celebrate African creatives to redefine the global narrative surrounding African creativity.
VFA is provides a global platform for creators to make a difference through game changing creative work with the ability to point young talents in the right direction and transform the industry.
