La Fashion Week by Elie Kuame
Abidjan is set to become the epicentre of African fashion this December as La Fashion Week by Elie Kuame returns from 8 – 14 December 2025, reaffirming the city’s growing influence on the global style map. Curated under the visionary lens of celebrated designer Elie Kuame, this year’s edition is dedicated to the bold theme “Excellence à l’Africaine”, a call to honour the craftsmanship, culture and contemporary expression that define Africa’s creative identity.
La Fashion Week by Elie Kuame
Held at the Centre Culturel Ivoiro-Coréen, the week-long experience will unite designers, artisans, industry leaders and fashion enthusiasts from across the continent. Beyond the runway, the programme expands into masterclasses, entrepreneurship conversations, digital transformation sessions and an emerging designer competition spotlighting rising talent — including the prestigious Prix Marie-Thérèse Houphouët-Boigny.
La Fashion Week by Elie Kuame
La Fashion Week Abidjan has quickly evolved into one of West Africa’s most forward-facing fashion gatherings, merging heritage with innovation while providing a platform for new talent to rise. With a strong commitment to community and the elevation of African design languages, Elie Kuame’s vision echoes the larger movement reshaping the continent’s creative future.
As the year draws to a close, Abidjan prepares to host a celebration of artistry, culture and modern African luxury, a week where fashion is not just worn, but lived, felt and honoured.
La Fashion Week by Elie Kuame
Debonair Afrik will be following the highlights of La Fashion Week 2025 as the narrative unfolds. Stay tuned.
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