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Fashioning a Sustainable Blue Economy – August 25 – 30, 2025 | Amsterdam

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Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam (AFWA) 2025 is more than a fashion week—it's a dynamic convergence of art, culture, innovation, sustainability, and diplomacy. Over six powerful days, AFWA brings together designers, entrepreneurs, coastal city leaders, students, and creatives from across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora.

From immersive runway shows to policy panels, from eco-fashion masterclasses to musical cultural nights—AFWA 2025 is designed to spark collaboration, ignite new ideas, and build lasting partnerships that bridge continents.

This year’s theme, “Fashioning a Sustainable Blue Economy, dives deep into the intersection of fashion, marine innovation, circular economy, and coastal resilience—placing African creativity at the center of global solutions.

Whether you’re a designer, policymaker, business, student, or cultural enthusiast, AFWA 2025 is your place to connect, showcase, and shape a shared future.