If the third time’s a charm, just call the fifth time magic! The world of fashion and culture will soon collide on the runway in Houston as African Fashion Week Houston, one of the world’s most exclusive cultural fashion week series, celebrates five years of showcasing the very best of African inspired works from around the world. The stunning fashion affair will take place October 22nd through October 27th, 2018 at various locations throughout the greater Houston area.
Many of AFW Houston’s signature events, runway shows, beauty demos and marketplaces will make a grand return this year, including the socially savvy Art, Wine & Culture series , the colorful and electric Ankara-4-Seasons runway showcase , social media favorite Bosses-in-Heels Marketplace , and the high-anticipated Kitoko Fashion Show . A pairing of exciting performances, VIP events and after parties will also add to the flare of this very exhilarating week!
Furthermore, AFW Houston will continue to support the advancement of aspiring fashion designers,stylist and runway production professionals through notable partnership programs, including its new partnership with Nigerian Student Fashion And Design Week, the foremost and most successful fashion showcase platform in Africa for discovering new fashion talents and Project AI (in partnership with the Art Institute of Houston). The fashion week series will utilize its platform to support the opportunity for future fashion industry protégés to gain direct experience into the world of the fashion.
Tickets for African Fashion Week Houston 2018 can be found online at www.AFWHouston.com and at selected locations across the state of Texas. AFW Houston is now accepting inquiries for event sponsors, fashion designers, vendors, media partners, volunteers and community partnerships. For information on this year’s fashion week series, please visit our website online, or contact us directly at 1(800) 920-4655 and info@afwhouston.com.
About African Fashion Week Houston
African Fashion Week Houston (AFWH) is the city’s premier international fashion experience, highlighting the essence of African culture and aesthetics through a series of fashion shows, networking and social events, seminars, and industry-focused workshops. Our annual week-long experience aims to promote world-class designers & labels that push the envelope, while staying true to the traditions and inspiration of the African continent and diaspora.
