Africa Fashion Week London 2026

Schedule

Sat Aug 22 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Kensington Conference and Event Centre | London, EN

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Africa Fashion Week London: 16 Years of Style, Heritage, and Distinction
About this Event

Africa Fashion Week London at 16: A Legacy of Luxury and Global Influence!!

Africa Fashion Week London celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, marking sixteen years of championing African fashion, culture, and creativity on a global platform.

The event will take place over two days and will feature curated catwalk presentations from leading and emerging designers, dedicated shopping areas showcasing African fashion brands, insightful fashion talks and influencer discussions, and cultural showcases that reflect Africa’s rich design heritage.

Since its launch, Africa Fashion Week London has supported and promoted over 2,000 designers and creatives, connecting them with industry professionals, buyers, students, media, and fashion audiences worldwide. This milestone edition continues that legacy and invites audiences to be part of its ongoing impact.

Attendees will have the opportunity to preview exclusive runway collections, shop directly from designers, gain industry insight from experienced professionals, and experience the vibrancy of African fashion culture.



WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
  • See new runway collections first
  • Shop directly from top African designers
  • Learn from fashion experts and influencers
  • Feel the colour, music, and energy of African culture
  • 10 Different designers on every catwalk (Designers listings are available on our website: www.africafashionweeklondonuk.com )



DATES AND TIMES
Saturday 22nd August

Doors Open 12:00 noon - 9pm

Exhibition and Market place opens - 12 noon - 9pm

  • 2pm Catwalk Spectacular
  • 4pm Next Gen Runway
  • 7pm VIP Catwalk Showcase

Sunday 23rd August

Doors Open 12:00 noon - 9pm

Exhibition and Market place opens - 12 noon - 9pm

  • 4pm Special Edition Catwalk Show


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website: www.africafashionweeklondonuk.com

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Kensington Conference and Event Centre, Hornton, London, United Kingdom

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