📍 Montréal, Canada
📅 August 28–31, 2025
African Fashion Week Montréal (AFWM) returns for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, taking place from August 28 to 31, with an expanded program that continues to spotlight the creativity, innovation, and cultural power of Afro-descendant communities from across the globe.
Over four dynamic days, MontrĂ©al will host a celebration of fashion, design, art, music, and identity, bringing together designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Set in one of North America’s most vibrant and multicultural cities, AFWM offers a bold and inclusive platform where fashion becomes a tool for storytelling, empowerment, and transformation.
đź–¤ Highlights of the 2025 Edition:
Runway Shows: Featuring a powerful lineup of emerging and established designers who are shaping the future of Afro-inspired fashion through originality, heritage, and contemporary aesthetics.
Community & Networking Events: Including the grand opening cocktail, industry mixer, and the signature Closing Night Show & Celebration, bringing together media, influencers, buyers, and fashion lovers.
The AFWM Marketplace: A curated pop-up shop showcasing premium and luxury brands from Africa and the diaspora — from fashion and accessories to beauty, home decor, and lifestyle.
Panels & Talks: Engaging conversations and roundtables with designers, industry professionals, activists, and cultural thinkers on topics like representation, sustainability, circular fashion, and entrepreneurship.
Cultural Experiences: Live performances, art installations, and immersive experiences celebrating the richness and diversity of Black and African creativity.
🌍 Why It Matters
African Fashion Week MontrĂ©al is more than a fashion event — it’s a movement. It exists to amplify Black and African voices in fashion, challenge industry norms, and create economic and creative opportunities for underrepresented talents. Through powerful visuals, intentional curation, and a deep commitment to culture, AFWM continues to carve space for Afro-descendant excellence on the global stage.
đź”— Be Part of the Movement
Applications for designers, brands, vendors, media, and volunteers are open : HERE
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 28
đź“Ť Blagik Pop-Up Shop – 3908 Rue Saint- Denis, Montreal, Qc, H2W 2M5
Private Opening Party – Invitation Only
An exclusive evening to kick off the festivities — bringing together media, fashion insiders, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts in an intimate and curated atmosphere.
By invitation only.
Friday, August 29
📍 Hotel Zero 1 — 1 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z5
Industry Networking & Cocktail Party
đź•” 5:00 PM
An exclusive gathering designed to foster connections between designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. A stylish moment to sip, share, and collaborate.
Panel Discussion – 7:00 PM
Theme: “Thriving in the Creative Industry as Afro-Descendants”
A powerful conversation with leading voices in fashion, media, and the arts. Hear firsthand how Afro-descendant creatives are building successful careers while navigating systemic challenges and redefining the industry.
👉 RSVP required – limited spots available
Saturday, August 30
📍 Hotel Zero 1 — 1 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z5
Opening Cocktail – 5:00 PM
Kick off the evening with a vibrant cocktail hour — a space to connect with designers, fashion lovers, and cultural tastemakers before the show begins.
Runway Show – 7:00 PM
A night of bold fashion and celebration. Discover stunning collections by Afro-descendant designers, blending heritage, innovation, and contemporary style on the runway.
🎟 Tickets required – available for purchase online
👉 Limited seating – reserve early to secure your spot.
Sunday, August 31
📍 Hotel Zero 1 — 1 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z5
Fashion Brunch – 12:00 PM
Wrap up the week in style with a relaxed and elegant brunch celebrating creativity, culture, and community.
Enjoy great food, meaningful conversations, and a final toast to Afro-descendant excellence in fashion.
🎟 Tickets required – limited seats available
👉 Reserve early to join this chic closing moment.
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