Events › African Fashion Week Vancouver: Heritage in Motion Fashion Show

This special event offers a captivating preview of the upcoming African Fashion Week Vancouver, highlighting the rich heritage and modern evolution of African culture through fashion, art, and performance.

Enjoy a stunning runway show featuring African and diaspora designers, and live artistic showcases that will transport you into the heart of Africa. Meet talented artists, connect with a community that celebrates diversity, and experience the fusion of tradition and innovation that defines African fashion and arts.

Yao Agoeyovo, founder of African Fashion Week Vancouver, will kick off the event with an inspiring talk on the dynamic fashion scene and its role in promoting collaboration and cultural exchange.

Explore fashion books and other inspiration from the library's collection including: New African Fashion, Now You See Me: An Introduction to 100 Years of Black Design, African Fashion, Global Style, Africa Rising, Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion and Black Mona Lisa by Billy Porter.