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.[1][2] The event features collections that reflect the traditions of Africa and the local designers in Uganda.
| 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 | https://afriartfashionshow.com |
History edit
Started in 2022 by Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye,[3] the event focused on marginalised girls and youths who managed to come up with unique designs for the show with an African Touch.[4] In 2023, Ms Nalwoga Cerinah, used the show as a platform fight stigma against vitiligo.[3] The most recent event took place at MOTIV.[5]
See also edit
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.
- ^ a b "Nalwoga uses fashion to fight stigma among vitiligo patients". Monitor. July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Ugandans Asked to Support Local Craft Artists, Fashion Designers". ChimpReports. 2022-07-18. 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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