Afro Fashion Week Milano 2020
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Opening plenary: Diversity and inclusion in fashion
We open this year's event with a talk about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry and in Italy in particular. This event is in Italian.
2020-09-24T20:00:00Z
2020-09-24T21:00:00Z
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Afro Fashion Flashback
A video journey through past editions of Afro Fashion Week Milano.
2020-09-24T21:00:00Z
2020-09-24T21:15:00Z
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Watch party for Diversity and inclusion in fashion
Did you miss last night's plenary? Catch it now! In Italian.
2020-09-25T11:00:00Z
2020-09-25T12:00:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Fashion for Empowerment
How fashion can and is functioning as a lever for economic development and empowerment in Africa. This event is in Italian and English.
2020-09-25T15:00:00Z
2020-09-25T16:00:00Z
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Interview: The future of Afro Fashion
A brief interview with Gianfranco Di Natale, General Director of SMI (Sistema Moda Italia), on fashion's relationship with Africa. This event is in Italian.
2020-09-25T17:00:00Z
2020-09-25T17:15:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Designer Showcase: Emeka Suits
Experience the just-launched debut collection from sustainable fashion innovators Emeka Suits, founded by Sydney Nwakanma in Kenya.
2020-09-25T18:30:00Z
2020-09-25T19:00:00Z
Europe/Rome
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The Art of Christopher Veggetti Kanku
Join us behind the scenes with celebrated Afroitalian artist Christopher Veggetti Kanku in this exclusive look at his creative process and latest works.
2020-09-25T19:00:00Z
2020-09-25T19:30:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Watch party for Fashion for empowerment
Did you miss last night's panel? Catch it now! In Italian.
2020-09-26T11:00:00Z
2020-09-26T12:00:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Heritage of African Fashion
Join us for a conversation with Antonio Mancinelli, senior editor of Marie Claire Italy, about how Afro fashion is changing the mindset of the fashion industry.
2020-09-26T14:00:00Z
2020-09-26T14:30:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Fashion Show: Students of Laba Douala
Experience the most fashion-forward looks from the next generation of designers at Laba Douala Fine Arts Academy in Cameroon.
2020-09-26T16:00:00Z
2020-09-26T16:15:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Fashion and Education
What is the future of fashion? We’ll travel to the schools where the next generation of Afro designers is learning and creating to find out.
2020-09-26T18:00:00Z
2020-09-26T19:00:00Z
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· Sessions
Talkback
Continui la conversazione assieme con i relatori dopo il panel di oggi!
2020-09-26T19:00:00Z
2020-09-26T20:00:00Z
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Talkback
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Fashion show: Other Couture
The latest swimwear from Rome-based fashion brand Other Couture, founded by Mozambique-born model and designer Helena de Jesus.
2020-09-26T20:00:00Z
2020-09-26T20:15:00Z
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Fashion show: Frida Kiza
New collections from Frida Kiza, based in Le Marche and led by Burundi-born fashion designer Fabiola Manirakiza.
2020-09-26T21:00:00Z
2020-09-26T21:15:00Z
Europe/Rome
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· Networking
Virtual Fashion Winebar
A virtual mixer to which Afro fashion fans around the world are invited!
2020-09-26T23:55:00Z
2020-09-27T01:30:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Watch party for Fashion for education
Did you miss last night's panel? Catch it now! In Italian.
2020-09-27T11:00:00Z
2020-09-27T12:00:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Exquisite Beauty: Diversity in the beauty industry
A talk which addresses issues of diversity and inclusion in the beauty industry at large. This event is in Italian.
2020-09-27T14:30:00Z
2020-09-27T15:30:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Social Hour
Come connect with us about Afro Fashion, your experience in this year's event, issues of diversity and inclusion, or anything else!
2020-09-27T15:30:00Z
2020-09-27T16:45:00Z
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We are made in Italy: The Fab Five Bridge Builders
A digital show of five POC designers scouted by the Afro Fashion Association founder Michelle Ngonmo, organized by the BLM-IF and supported by the CNMI.
2020-09-27T15:30:00Z
2020-09-27T16:00:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Designer Showcase: Otinguema
Standout pieces from Otinguema's recent collections, presented by Bordeaux-born Gabonese designer Jessica Nguema-Metoule. This event is in English.
2020-09-27T17:00:00Z
2020-09-27T17:30:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Afro Fashion Week Talent Show
Fashion show of student designers who have created pieces especially for this year's Afro Fashion Week Milano theme, #ExquisiteBeauty.
2020-09-27T18:00:00Z
2020-09-27T18:15:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Closing panel
Wrap up this year’s festival with a conversation that looks back on this year’s edition and where the world of Afro Fashion is going next.
2020-09-27T19:00:00Z
2020-09-27T19:59:00Z
Europe/Rome
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Speakers
Jordan Anderson
Journalist, creative director, and editor of Twin Magazine
Paul-Henri Souvenir Assako Assako
Director of Laba Douala
Adrien Roberts
(International Director of Education at the Accademia Costume e Moda
Sydney Nwakanma
Founder of Emeka Suits
Sara Sozzani Maino
Head of Vogue Talents, deputy director of Vogue Italy, and International Brand Ambassador of CNMI
edward buchanan
Creative director of SANSOVINO 6
Bellamy Ogak
Cofounder of the platform Afroitalian Souls
Federica Dottori
Head of international promotion department at SMI (Sistema Moda Italia)
Giada Graziano
Forbes Under 30 Global Talent and Founder of Glam Observer
Louis Pisano
Writer, activist and contributor at Harper’s Bazaar
Antonio Mancinelli
Senior editor of Marie Claire Italy
emanuela mora
Director of ModaCult / Università Cattolica Milan
Fnan Teklay
Personal brand strategist & contributor at Forbes Italia
Booths
AfroRicci
Prodotti naturale e verdi per capelli Afro e ricci
MUD Studio Makeup Designory
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House of Rocem
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