Written by: Ghana Fashion & Design Week

The search for Vogue Italia “Scouting For Africa” designer talents has ended with a shortlist of 11 Designers selected from the mother continent of Africa.

The project aimed at supporting emerging talents from Africa, of African nationality finally short-listed 11 designers, amongst the selected designers are, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, accessories designer of AAKS hailing from Ghana, Orange Culture, menswear designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal from Nigeria, Moroccan designer Artsi Ifrach of ART/C, Loza Maleombho, fashion womenswear designer of Ivory Coast, and South African Katherine-Mary Pichulik, of Pichulik, who is known for her Avant-garde meet skilled craft Jewellery designs.

As one of the most renowned luxury fashion publication in the world, Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozani’s continuous effort to drive sustainable fashion development in Africa has been instrumental in the mission to use fashion as a source for women empowerment through fashion-led…