Africa, a place I like to call home, is making more of a presence in the fashion industry. With the help of different organizations pushing to bring African designers to the center stage...it won't be long until many African designers become mainstream. Everyone... lets give a warm welcome to Runway Africa, an organization created to showcase African designers and place them into the global market. The creators of Runway Africa are "inspired by the urbanity of African textiles, fashions, and designs". They basically provide a "home" to African fashion designers from around the world, and give them a place to reveal their creations. While still standing behind African couture designs, they reach into the lives of others by supporting different non-profit organizations.
This year Runway Africa will host their fashion show on September 15, 2007 at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. The designers include:
- Ruby (South Africa)
- Sika (Ghana)
- Bezeymailan & Togo (Russian, Vietnam, & French influences)
- Blokes N'Divas (Nigeria)
- Harriet's Alter Ego (Nigeria)
Their guest/featured model is Miss Universe Ghana, Angela Asare, the 21 year old who won Miss Congeniality at the Miss Universe 2006 competition.
This year they have chose to support "Keep A Child Alive" as their non-profit organization.
If you are in the Washington D.C. area during that time, make sure you purchase a ticket to the fashion show, tickets are $25 for regular admission. For more details on their future projects and events, log on to http://www.runwayafrica.com/.
Please also visit... http://www.keepachildalive.com/
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Do you know if they still need models for the fashion show?
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