A boat that sails on the water , view of Africa differently with Dakar Fashion Week. Culture to community a deeper dive exposure of African stories and rewritting the narrative. Rolling Stone Africa describes ” Dakar Fashion Week on Gorée is more than a show.It is a homecoming. A resurrection. A victory” More than bold print Dakar Fashion week is embracing community through culture and trend cast worthy embellishments. Highlighting the power of African resources , storytelling sustainablity and longevity of the culture.

Adama Paris

Adama Ndiaye, the designer for Adams Paris – fashion for Africa that is the center around the world focused on centered, enclusion and empowerment .

Designer Adama Ndiaye

Bubu Dress

Bubu Bazin Dress

NDOKETTE

Banke Kuku

The Designer Banke Kuku started in 2011 showcase in different collections that highlight the vibrancy of the culture and life. Aim to restore the Nigerian heritage. For instance the ocean Collection was spread awareness to the marine life.

Designer- Banni Kuku

Ocean Drop

Ocean

Eden

Tito House of Fashion

Another Dakar Fashion Week brand centered around the diverse range of categories. The traditional prints and styling by Tito House of Fashion.

Women

Mens

Kids

The notable artist stemmed across the DFW were from Egypt and Congo to Bibas Bissau. My hopes for the DFW as someone that did a Branding project descring the connection of Dakar Fashion Week and sustainablity and culture. The group project features a few looks where I mentioned different designers centered in Dakar. Below are the images.

For the future I wish to see more exposure of Dakar Fashion Week I wish there was more media coverage and details of the artists/designers at DFW. But I love that people are spreading its light. I can’t wait to see the pieces for the future.