Africa Fashion Week London Back For Its 9th Season!

The largest annual African fashion event in Europe, Africa Fashion Week London, is back for its 9th season!
The theme for the 2019 edition is Afro Luxe. According a press release by the organizers:

Once again, 2 days of catwalk shows, 2 days of deluxe shopping in our themed exhibition hall, over 100 African designers to peruse. Summer doesn’t start until AFWL opens it’s doors!
Finding our third year at the prestigious Freemasons’ Hall for two full days of catwalk shows in the beautiful Grand Temple venue space. Vibrant and colourful exhibitions by notable designers will be showcased for lovers of African fashion.

Designers – Don’t miss the chance to showcase your exclusive designs to an audience of over 5,000 visitors over the two days!
African-inspired designs are dominating the international fashion scene scene like never before and now is the time to celebrate this year’s theme #AfroLuxe!

Sounds interesting? Well how about you save the date and deets below:
9-10 August 2019
Freemasons’ Hall
60 Great Queen Street
London WC2B 5AZ

Doors open from 1pm for Exhibition browsing and entertainment
Friday Catwalk Shows: 5pm & 7pm
Saturday Catwalk Shows: 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Credits:
Designers: Vanessa Gounden, SOBOYE, BwanaWilly, Lesley De Freitas & JesuSegun London
Models: Howard Ejegi, Alisha Safo, Charli Fletcher, Rebecca Nemere & Dominic Baderin
Shot & Cut by Pretty Data
Styling: Samson Soboye, assisted by Theo Omambala
MUA: AbbieMay Hopkins
Hair: Allan Henry
Music: Inbox Riddim by Sarz
Produced: Anna Marie Benedict for AFWL
Executive Producer: Princess Ronke Ademiluyi
Venue: Freemasons’ Hall