Cutting new cloth: African designers stitch fresh stories into Paris fashion
Posted on July 01 2025

The project has several parts, including a fashion show in Paris. This year’s show took place on 26 June at Bridge (Alexandre III, Paris) to present established designers alongside winners of the young designer contest. It lined up with Paris Fashion Week.
Coming from South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia, they took part in three mentoring workshops. They got style advice from Balenciaga designers, business tips from HECbusiness school and sales guidance from Galeries Lafayette experts.