AFRICA NOW : 

AFRICAN ASTISTRY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT GALERIES LAFAYETTE

AFRICA NOW

AFRICA NOW is a unique opportunity for the public to discover distinctive creations, rooted in strong local identities and a contemporary aesthetic.

Alix Morabito, Women’s Fashion Buying and Special Projects Director :
“I’m delighted to welcome this new generation of contemporary fashion designers from the African continent.” For her, through this pop-up: Galeries Lafayette continues to affirm its desire to showcase the energy of creativity to the public.”

Greater visibility in Paris thanks to Tranoï

For the past eight seasons, CANEX has had a dedicated space within the Tranoï fashion trade show. Supported by a commercial team, this collaboration allows designers to present their creations during Paris Fashion Week, offering them valuable exposure on one of the most influential stages in international fashion.

AFRICA NOW

Galeries Lafayette to Celebrate African Creativity with “AFRICA NOW” Pop-Up

This June, Galeries Lafayette will host AFRICA NOW, a unique pop-up event celebrating the richness and diversity of African creativity. Taking place from June 18 to July 8, 2025, the event will be held in a dedicated 90m² space on the third floor of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann.The pop-up will spotlight four emerging African designers supported by the “CANEX Presents Africa” program: BOYEDOE, an LVMH Prize semi-finalist, LATE FOR WORK, WE ARE NBO, and WUMAN. 

These talents represent the continent’s creative renaissance and will showcase their Spring-Summer collections during the event.Launched by Afreximbank in collaboration with Tranoï, the Paris Fashion Week trade show, “CANEX Presents Africa” offers a unique platform for African designers, enhancing their international visibility and access to financing, production, trade, and investment opportunities in the creative industries—especially fashion. This pop-up is a rare opportunity in Paris to discover the Spring-Summer collections of these rising stars.

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