THE AFRICAN FASHION FAIR 2009

THE AFRICAN FASHION FAIR 2009 aims to make African designers and their garments accessible...a majority of the African designers have bespoke labels which survive mainly through word of mouth. Many up coming designers need the help of their predecessors and the fashion fans at large.

THE AFRICAN FASHION FAIR brings together fashion houses, freelance designers and Fashion design institutions to give the fashion industry a jump start because the services necessary to support a thriving industry like mass production, fashion marketing & PR, fashion photography are beyond the reach of many designers; if they don't have major financial backing.

The best in African Fashion is Simple, Elegant, Beautiful, Mysterious and Unlimited!!
The African Fashion Fair 2009 is here...The concept of THE AFRICAN FASHION FAIR has the basic tenet that African Fashion generated by Africa's own designers is poised to take off if managed professionally and with visionary leadership that mentors and nurtures young talent in the industry.
The Second edition of the TAFF is scheduled to take place at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi from 22-30 September this year. The event, an initiative of a group of East African fashion designers, aims to strengthen the regional fashion industry.
2009 comes with more fashion displays, workshops seminars, opportunities to purchase garments, fashion shows as well as a Gala Night with a charity cause where an identified needy cause will be recognized and publicly assisted.

One of this year's highlights will be the ‘Stitch on Site' -There will be an array of patterns and fabrics, young designers will measure, cut clothes, stitch and finish, giving the complete garment to the owner at the end of the day. Instant Haute Couture. To further complement garment design, TAFF intends to feature and showcase related accessories like jewellery from the Regional Industry.

Designers will have a wonderful opportunity during the September 22nd to 30th 2009 event to go through workshops to help them improve their fashion labels.

And for you fashion lovers... there will be fashion shows featuring a variety of designers and their work.

Keep your eyes peeled for this showcase of Simplicity, Elegance, Beauty, Mystery and Boundless African Fashion.

More information can be found on our FaceBook Group -The African Fashion Fair