Afri art fashion show

Afri Art Fashion Show
StatusActive
GenreFashion
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Kampala,Uganda
CountryUganda
Established2021
FoundersNalwoga Cerinah Kasirye
Most recent2023
Websitehttps://afriartfashionshow.com

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.

History

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

References

  1. ^ "Models and designers shine at Afri Art and fashion show". Retrieved Jul 25, 2023 – via New Vision.
  2. ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (July 16, 2023). "Cultural heritage rocks the runway at Afri art and fashion show". Nile Post. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  3. ^ a b "Nalwoga uses fashion to fight stigma among vitiligo patients". Monitor. July 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Ugandans Asked to Support Local Craft Artists, Fashion Designers". ChimpReports. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. ^ 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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