The AFRICA FASHION TRADE EXPO (AFTE) is one of AFI’s commercial platforms, allowing designers and retailers the opportunity to further showcase and sell at Fashion Week. The AFTE aims to increase demand for African luxury brands and assist fashion entrepreneurs to develop a strong industry and business knowledge. 

The inaugural Africa Fashion Trade Expo was held at Africa Fashion Week 2011, and has been heralded a success by the media, retailers and most importantly, the shoppers.

The AFTE will be held once again at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2012. 

25 OCTOBER: Trade and Media

26 - 27 OCTOBER: Consumer Shopping

LOCATION: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, South Africa

 AFRICA'S FASHION TRADE PLATFORM: NETWORK, SOURCE, SHOP. 

For more information contact or to find out how to showcase you African fashion brand at the AFTE, email expo@afi.za.com.