Meet the Fashion Designers Showcasing at Africa Fashion Week London 2025

London is about to witness a celebration like no other as Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) returns for its monumental 15th edition on August 9–10, 2025, at the stunning Space House, 1 Kemble Street, WC2B 4AN.

This year, AFWL is celebrating 15 years of championing African fashion, culture, and creativity on the global stage.

Since its inception, Africa Fashion Week London has created a runway for nearly 3,000 African and African-heritage fashion designers and creatives, giving them space to shine, grow, and connect with audiences around the world.

From students and stylists to media experts and fashion lovers, AFWL has become an essential fixture in the international fashion calendar and Season 15 promises to be the biggest and boldest yet.

Over two unforgettable days, guests will experience four spectacular catwalk shows spotlighting the very best African designers from across the continent and the diaspora.

These runways will be alive with bold prints, heritage fabrics, innovative cuts, and sustainable techniques; all coming together to tell diverse and powerful fashion stories rooted in African identity.

But the runway is just the beginning.

AFWL 2025 is bringing together a complete fashion-meets-culture experience, featuring exclusive designer showcases, influencer interviews, fashion talks, interactive cultural exhibitions, and a massive exhibition marketplace with over 30 African-heritage fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands.

One of the standout features of this year’s event is the Adire Festival, spotlighting the brilliance of Yoruba textile art with a curated display of fresh, contemporary Adire fabric designs straight from Nigeria’s Adire Oodua Textile Hub. Guests will have the rare chance to see traditional dyeing techniques live, explore stunning ready-to-wear pieces made from Adire fabrics, and learn about the cultural history that continues to inspire African designers today.

There will also be a moving tribute to African fashion icons who have shaped and elevated the industry over the years; a moment to honor their impact, style, and stories. And in line with today’s shifting industry values, AFWL is showcasing eco-conscious and sustainable fashion collections, proving that African design is not only stylish and heritage-driven but also mindful of the planet’s future.

As always, AFWL 2025 is not just about fashion; it’s about community, empowerment, and storytelling. This is where creatives meet collaborators, where ideas take flight, and where the next generation of African fashion leaders emerges.

Whether you’re attending as a buyer, blogger, stylist, student, or someone who simply loves the beauty of African fashion, Africa Fashion Week London 2025 is the place to be this August. It’s not just a show; it’s a movement. And you’re invited to be part of it.

Now, meet the designers showcasing at Africa Fashion Week London 2025:

CelinaRob is a slow fashion brand driven by storytelling and inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria’s Niger Delta.

Through thoughtful design and intentional craftsmanship, the brand brings age-old narratives to life, merging tradition with contemporary style.

With sustainability at its core, CelinaRob is redefining fashion by placing culture, consciousness, and creativity at the forefront.

Back for a third takeover of the AFWL catwalk, David Wej Lagos is bringing the heat – sharper, sleeker, smoother.

Founded in 2008, this premium Nigerian menswear powerhouse is known for its razor-cut jacquard suits, crisp classics, and accessories that exude quiet power. Think heritage meets swagger, tradition tailored for tomorrow.

With a flagship store just off London’s Oxford Street and a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, David Wej isn’t just part of the conversation; he is the statement. Africa Fashion Week London 2025 just got tailored to perfection.

Samson Soboye isn’t just styling fashion; he’s defining the blueprint.

For over a decade as Head Stylist at Africa Fashion Week London, Soboye has brought unapologetic flair, visionary precision, and cultural fire to the runway.

A Central Saint Martins graduate and British Vogue alum, he’s dressed icons like Nile Rodgers, John Boyega, and Michaela Coel, while curating groundbreaking exhibitions for Somerset House, Southbank Centre, Brighton Museum and more.

From his legendary Soboye boutique in Shoreditch – the go-to destination for luxury African fashion and lifestyle – to his global acclaim in interior design and editorial, Soboye’s influence spans decades and industries.

His catwalk collections are always a highlight of AFWL: bold, inventive, unforgettable. And beyond the catwalk, he’s a powerhouse educator and mentor, heading major projects for MA and BA Fashion and Textile Design students at Winchester School of Art and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Making its fierce debut on the Africa Fashion Week London 2025 catwalk, Makenzy Creations is flipping the script on crochet and macramé. This is not your grandma’s hobbycraft; it’s raw, handwoven, power-stitched into bold, body-celebrating silhouettes.

Inspired by global cultures, every Makenzy piece knots together texture and wearable art. Crochet is the moment, and now is the time to update your summer beach-meets-sundowner holiday wardrobe. Makenzy Creations is coming for the Africa Fashion Week London 2025 catwalk.

Heem Walker is a Lagos-born luxury footwear brand redefining comfort through handcrafted leather shoes inspired by Nigerian heritage.

Launched in 2019 from a personal quest for truly comfortable footwear (especially for flat feet!) and partnering with local artisans, each pair is crafted with care to create stylish and supportive shoes. Using 80% locally sourced materials to promote sustainability and community empowerment rooted in tradition.

From timeless loafers to versatile sneakers and sandals, Heem Walker blends comfort, craftsmanship, and cultural pride — a “Made of Black” brand walking boldly into the future with every step.

Helms is a Lagos-based menswear brand redefining modern style through timeless design, sharp tailoring, and cultural sophistication. Since 2015, Helms has been creating minimalist, functional pieces for men who value purpose, precision, and presence.

With every collection, the brand blends clean lines, deep finishing, and premium fabrics to deliver elevated wardrobe staples for today’s discerning leaders.

Rooted in Nigerian craftsmanship, Helms offers tailored silhouettes that embody quiet confidence and long-lasting quality.

From bespoke suits to everyday essentials, each garment reflects a commitment to detail, durability, and cultural depth, making Helms a go-to for modern African menswear with global appeal.

T Bon Ange is where Italian craftsmanship flirts with Nigerian flair. This boutique handbag brand creates irresistibly cute, limited-edition pieces that turn heads and spark conversations.

Handmade, hand-finished, and dripping in detail, every T Bon Ange design reflects the cultural chemistry of its Nigerian-Italian roots. These super-cute accessories are arm candy with attitude.

Proudly rooted in Ghana, Dodioko Official is where African heritage meets modern seduction. Founded by designer Mariam Dodioko Sackey, the brand weaves bold, elegant designs that celebrate the beauty and power of the African woman.

 

From couture showstoppers to effortlessly wearable pieces, Dodioko Official fuses a cultural contemporary edge, delivering fashion that speaks to confidence and femininity.

The brand is serving the best of Ghanaian fashion at the Africa Fashion Week London 2025 for those discerning collectors with walk-in wardrobes.

Créations MADE IN LO is where the streets of Lomé meet the soul of African craftsmanship. This Togolese brand is flipping the script on streetwear, fusing African textiles, handwoven fabrics, batik, and intricate embroidery into a design aesthetic that hits different.

It’s tradition, remixed. Culture, redefined. From the markets of Togo to the concrete catwallk of London city, MADE IN LO is making African heritage urban.

For over a decade, Mary Martin London has been a name that commands respect on the Africa Fashion Week London catwalk. Known for her fearless creativity and boundary-breaking vision, Mary Martin’s work turns fashion into theatre, garments into sculpture, and every runway appearance into an unforgettable statement.

Now marking 11 consecutive years with Africa Fashion Week London, her collections are never just clothes, they are artistic declarations, dripping in glamour, bold structure, unusual textures or twines and avant-garde storytelling.

From red carpets to royal runways, Mary Martin London continues to prove why she is one of the most powerful creative forces in British-African fashion today.

Fusing the richness of Nigerian culture with the sharp sophistication of the UK, Princess Vogue Fashion is where heritage gets a modern remix. Bold, vibrant, and eclectic, this dynamic brand is a celebration of identity and style. Think intricate African prints clashing beautifully with sleek tailoring, opulent fabrics like silk and velvet dialled up with fearless colour and texture.

From Lagos to London, Princess Vogue is making waves with statement pieces for the fashion-conscious who take pride in their roots and their individuality. This is where African elegance meets global style.

Born in the heart of South Africa’s style capital, ANTI is redefining the blueprint for modern luxury. Since 2021, this progressive fashion brand has fused bold design with timeless edge, creating collections that speak to individuality, self-expression, and pure creative energy.

Every ANTI piece is crafted to stand out – distinctive silhouettes, contemporary finishes, and a bold vision for what African fashion looks like now and next.

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