The 2019/20 Fashion Focus Africa finalists that were selected are:
- Linda Mukangoga
Haute Baso,
Rwanda - Mohammed Jafaru Larry
Larry Jay
Ghana - Katungulu Mwendwa
Katungulu Mwendwa,
Kenya -
- Amali Curtis
ILI
Nigeria - Ilse-Naolila Teixeira
Naolila
Angola
The selected finalists will receive the following:
– Business development support
– Creative development support
– Opportunity to apply for Fashion Focus Fund 2020 in collaboration with FETS Wallet
– Showcasing opportunity at Heineken Lagos Fashion Week 2019 (Subject to approval by the Fashion Focus Committee)
– Opportunity to develop your samples and produce a capsule collection at the NEPC Human Capital Development Centre
These five finalists join past programme beneficiaries, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, Gozel Green, Iamisigo, Kenneth Ize, Maxivive, Meena, Orange Culture, Sisiano, Emmy Kasbit and more, as the 2018/2019 Fashion Focus Fund recipient.
Fashion Focus is a program that is dedicated to the growth and promotion of emerging talent in the fashion industry. Fashion Focus presents unique opportunities for emerging talents to harness their skills through business development workshops, creative workshops, and mentorships. This yearlong opportunity provides young designers with the tools they need to facilitate innovation, growth and commercial success.
- Amali Curtis
