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17th Annual · Los Angeles

Designer
Application 2026

Showcase your work at the African Fashion Festival, September 4–6, 2026. Selected designers present on the runway with full production — models, hair & makeup, photography and promo video — handled by the AFLA team.

Applications closedDeadline June 30, 2026 · 11:59 PMFinalists July 15Fee due July 30
Applications for 2026 are closed

Thank you to everyone who applied. The 17th Annual showcase lineup is set — selected designers have been contacted directly.

The next call for designers opens in 2027. Follow us on Instagram and you'll hear the moment it does.

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Your Brand

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Product Details

Accessories
Bespoke
Ready To Wear
Couture
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Brand Logo

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Any logo works — but the higher the resolution, the better it looks on runway screens and in print. Vector is ideal (SVG, PDF, EPS or AI — scales perfectly); a high-res PNG with a transparent background is great too. Up to 50 MB. We store your original at full quality — nothing is compressed.
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Presence

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Festival History

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Only as a Vendor
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Agreement

By submitting this application I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understood the instructions and expectations for showcasing designers. I accept all eligibility requirements, deadlines, procedures and associated fees — specifically the non-refundable $1,000 participation fee, due upon selection (by July 30, 2026). I confirm my agreement to these terms.

The 2026 round is closed. The next call for designers opens in 2027.