KZN FASHION COUNCIL || AFRICA FASHION EXCHANGE

Last Tuesday, The KZN Fashion Council held an enticing AFRICA FASHION EXCHANGE launch shindig at the magnificent venue at 11 browns road in Waterpoint, an event that delivered and exceeded all expectations. 

The event’s ambiance was simply electric. A pleasing guest list with lively music (which can only be described as an eclectic mix of modern hits and everyone’s favorite classics). The phenomenal combination of fashion from the KZNFC's 21 steps to retail designers which included a range for plus size women took center stage as the beautiful African models impressed observers between the majestic pillars.  

This event brought together the young and the old, reminding everyone that Fashion knows no boundaries and belongs to all who embrace its presence. 

With such a well cultivated event Africa has no choice but to look forward to an even better Exchange in June. Of which we think it is important for all fashionista's to be there, on the ground, to gather insight and share that with our global fashion leadership. 

KZN FASHION COUNCIL || AFRICA FASHION EXCHANGE LAUNCH

 Africa Fashion Exchange

The New Face of the Business of Fashion!

TONIGHT, the KZN Fashion Council welcomed the latest addition to their family of world-class fashion brands!

Born and bred in KZN and on-trend the world over, Africa Fashion Exchange is where fashion sense meets business savvy. Where passion for fashion equals business. The name itself - ‘Africa Fashion Exchange’ speaks of something that begins here in our own backyard of KwaZulu-Natal and transcends boundaries to bring our majestic Africa together, under one roof.

KZN Fashion Exchange offers workable solution and an empowering gateway into the business of fashion.

The X factor in Fashion

What sets Africa Fashion Exchange apart is its ability to be more than just a fashion showcase, its ability to combine passion for fashion and business etiquette is unparalleled.

AFRICA FASHION EXCHANGE:

•   Provides KwaZulu-Natal, South African and African designers

with a platform to access national, continental and international markets.

•   Creates an arena that is conducive for business-to-business meetings, networking opportunities and linkages with retailers and buyers to boost business in fashion and textile industries.

•   Opens up opportunities for mentorships, collaboration and business opportunities for participating designers.

•   Creates jobs by enhancing tourism the KZN province.

•   Identifies KZN and South Africa’s top new and emerging talent with the goal of integrating it into world-class brands.

•   Cultivates opportunities for other industries directly or indirectly linked to the fashion industry.

•   Forges business relations between macro and small businesses within KZN, South Africa and Africa.

•   Boosts local trade and promotion of proudly SA products.

Connect with Africa Fashion Exchange on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram #AFX 

KwaZulu Natal Fashion Council || 2014/15 AGM Report Back

At the Musgrave Coastlands hotel today we hosted our annual general meeting. Reporting the past two years of Kzn fashion to the public.

A big Thank you to all our guests!

21 Steps to Retail Programme

If you're following closely with us,you would most likely agree that KwaZulu-Natal is breeding a clutch of innovative designers, gems that we should have more of. As we continue to train these emerging creative designers, seeing them doing great work makes us feel incredibly motivated and hungry to see more fashion designers rise to the challenge of the industry by thinking outside the box and setting their minds to establishing solid and revenue generating businesses. 

Our eleven designer continue with the 21 Steps to retail programme as the near the end of it. With much dedication and hard work, they were able to put together 12 looks for our panel of experts to critic during these last few weeks at our offices.