CANEX Presents Africa @ Portugal Fashion provides a platform for the development of emerging fashion designers, by supporting the transfer of skills through mentorship from industry experts, while providing market access opportunities, to boost production, sales and distribution. The programme aims to equip participants with the skills that will enable them to create financially sustainable businesses with the potential to scale, as well as provide support with go-to-market and internationalisation strategies.
The programme has a blended format, mixing physical events with digital elements to enable linkages and partnerships. It is designed to support a generation of entry to mid-level talent, through a customized approach, to up-skill and individually support the development and recognition of talent.
Since the inaugural edition that took place in October 2021, 70 African designers representing over 25 countries from the continent and diaspora have taken part in the programme. They have been able to showcase their collections on the runway, as well as on exhibition platforms designed to facilitate linkages between the designers and industry stakeholders including the press, investors, manufacturers and buyers. In addition to showcasing platforms, the programme also includes mentorship and networking sessions between the designers and key international industry experts.
March Edition: FW24/25 collection
Target: 10 Fashion Designers
Event Date: 12-16 March 2024, finalists to be announced on 15 January 2024
Location: Porto, Portugal
Deadline for applications: 31 December 2023
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