| DATE  | 19th FEB, 2012

| EVENT |   VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT / UBUNTU INTERNATIONAL PROJECT – LFW

| DETAILS | The South African Artist Management LLP primary objective is to see the success of its project that will incorporate PR, exhibition and fashion showcase, seminars, forecast, creation of new design led aesthetic from the concept development to launch. The Ubuntu International Project is a project that focuses on developing and promoting a new South African design aesthetic and will be held for the second season during LFW as part of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout event.

| LOCATION |  London

                                ENGLAND, UK

| DATE  | 07th – 10th MARCH, 2012 (TBC)

| EVENT |   MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK JOBURG

| DETAILS | An event run by African Fashion International (AFI) who are committed to the development and promotion of South Africa’s fashion talent. This fashion week provides the opportunity for designers to showcase their designs and to develop commercial & business skills on a fashion industry platforms which aims to deliver sustainable benefits to designers & the industry.

| LOCATION | Hyde Park, Johannesburg

                               SOUTH AFRICA

| DATE  | 24th to 27th APRIL, 2012

| EVENT |   ORIGIN AFRICA

| DETAILS | The concept behind Origin Africa is to capture the spirit, style and innovation of modern Africa.  It will raise awareness about Africa as a sourcing destination and change perceptions about doing business in Africa, targeting a global audience of buyers, business leaders and designers.

| LOCATION | Addis Adaba

                               ETHIOPIA

| DATE  | MAY 24th – 26th, 2012 

| EVENT |   MAROC IN MODE  / MAROC SOURCING

 

| DETAILS | Organized by the Moroccan Association of Textile Industry and Apparel (Amith), the two fairs are aimed at companies looking for new supply capacity and diversify its product range. Maroc in Mode and Maroc Sourcing , to be held in the congress Le Palmeraie of Marrakech, want to become a showcase for textile companies in Morocco, a country that offers a positive location, experience in fashion soon, lower labor costs in Eastern Europe and flexibility in production volume, according to organizers.

| LOCATION | Casablanca

                               MOROCCO

| DATE  | 30th JUNE, 2012

| EVENT |   FAFA KENYA - Fashion for Peace

 

| LOCATION | Nairobi

                               KENYA

| DATE  | 13th – 16th JULY, 2012 (TBC)

| EVENT |   CAPETOWN FASHION WEEK

| DETAILS | An event run by African Fashion International (AFI) who are committed to the development and promotion of South Africa’s fashion talent. This fashion week provides the opportunity for designers to showcase their designs and to develop commercial & business skills on a fashion industry platforms which aims to deliversustainable benefits to designers & the industry.

| LOCATION | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

                               SOUTH AFRICA

| DATE  | 9th-11th AUG, 2012

| EVENT |  GABARONE FASHION WEEKEND

| DETAILS |   Starting with a one-day seminar on August 9th at Boipuso Hall for exhibitors who will be showcasing at the main exhibition during Gaborone Fashion Week on 10th – 11th August.

| LOCATION | Gaborone

                                BOTSWANA 

| DATE  | 5th to 7th OCT, 2012 

| EVENT |   GHANA FASHION DESIGN WEEK

| DETAILS | Ghana Fashion & Design Week (GFDW) is a three-day event set to launch in 2012, the event will epitomize the fashion scene in Ghana with an annual event that celebrates Ghanaian and international designers.

| LOCATION | GHANA

| DATE  | 10th – 13th OCT, 2012

| EVENT |   AFRICA FASHION WEEK LOS ANGELES

| DETAILS |  AFWLA will be a multifaceted week long event that will include runway shows, industry networking mixers, vendor exhibitions, and more. The event, tentatively scheduled for October 2012, will link international partners, local buyers, agents, editors, celebrities, and industry insiders to the vibrant fashions that Africa has to offer. To learn more about Africa Fashion Week Los Angeles, for more info see website www.afwla.org

| LOCATION | Los Angeles, California

USA

| DATE  | 17th OCT, 2012

| EVENT |   AFRICA FASHION GUIDE CONFERENCE – NAIROBI – ‘FASHION AFRICA’ 2012

| DETAILS | 

To celebrate Africa Fashion Guide 1st year birthday they will host their anniversary event in Nairobi, Kenya with a 1 day conference. It will consist of a panel discussion with international industry leaders. The Fashion Africa 2012 conference will include 3 panel discussions and acts as a vehicle to create a social forum for all those attending to talk openly and share ideas, information and expertise, to raise awareness and elevate the perception of fashion design from the continent.

Time 9.30-4pm Doors open 9am

Price 450KSH – Limited space register your interest early to avoid disappointment!

Email to register:  serah@closet49.com OR thekenyanstylista@gmail.com

For more info: http://www.africafashionguide.com/2012/09/africa-fashion-guide-takes-fashion-africa-seminar-to-nairobi-must-attend-event/

| LOCATION | Sarakasi Dome, Ngara Rd, Opp. Ngara Post Office, P.O Box 33339, 00600 Ngara, Nairobi

KENYA

| DATE  | AUG 30th to NOV 11th, 2012

| EVENT |   SWAHILI FASHION WEEK

| DETAILS | East and Central Africa’s Largest Fashion Event. NAIROBI Showcase: 30 AUGUST 2012

ARUSHA Showcase: 1 SEPTEMBER 2012

SWAHILI FASHION WEEK & AWARDS (DAR ES SALAAM): 8-10 NOVEMBER 2012

GRAND FINALE & FULL MOON AFTER PARTY ZANZIBAR:11 NOVEMBER 2012

| LOCATION | Nairobi, Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar

                               KENYA to TANZANIA

| DATE  | - 23rd - 26th NOVEMBER, 2012 (TBC)

| EVENT |  MPUMALANGA FASHION WEEK

| DETAILS |  Mpumalanga September Fashion Week is a South African national event held in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Showcasing local, national and Arican designers reflecting local traditions in art and design . 2011 theme is ‘Fashion Illustrated’.

| LOCATION |  Mpumalanga province,  

                                SOUTH AFRICA

| DATE  | OCT, 2012

| EVENT |   WEST AFRICA FASHION DESIGN WEEK

| DETAILS |  West African Fashion Week (WAFW) is an initiative to put West Africa on the map as a sparking and internationally oriented destination for fashion. Once a year this fashion week forms the centre-point of the West Africa countries. With a full schedule of catwalk shows, trade fairs, presentations, international artists, lectures and parties.

| LOCATION | GAMBIA