AFRI ART FASHION SHOW
Afri Art Fashion

Inter-University Fashion challenge

The Inter-university Art and Fashion Challenge is a precursor event for the annual Afri art and fashion show. This pre-event is a design competition that encourages students to create innovative and sustainable fashion and art pieces inspired by culture, heritage, creativity and innovation. 

Fashion schools produce most of the fashion and art designers in the market, yet they rarely have a chance to collaborate and gain exposure within the industry. The inter University fashion challenge is an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and gain exposure into an industry that will eventually accommodate them after school. 

The inter-university fashion challenge is undoubtedly an exciting experience. 

JUDGE [WYNE KIRABO]
JUDGE [FAB'L STYLE MAGAZINE]
JUDGE [IGC FASHION]
Project Goals & Objectives

Overall Goal:  To inspire and empower students to create innovative and sustainable fashion and art products 

Objectives: 

  • To foster an understanding of sustainable and ethical fashion practices 
  • To create awareness of the value of fashion and art in promoting and preserving cultural and heritage.
  • To provide a platform for students to showcase their design talents and gain industry exposure.
  • To identify and nurture emerging artisan designers. 

Target Audience 

  • Students from Universities, colleges, or tertiary institutes of Fashion, Art, and Design 
  • We are targeting 10 Schools of Art, fashion, and beauty to take on this challenge and showcase their creativity. 
  • 150- 200 student participants 
The Theme: Re-Imagine Fashion

This theme is a call to action for student designers to challenge the status quo and , create new fashion and art products that are sustainable, inclusive, Inspiring and preserve the culture and Heritage. 

Design Categories 

• Heritage – In this category, designers will Blend traditional elements with contemporary fashion to showcase the enduring power of culture. The fabrics used may include traditional cotton, backcloth,sisal, and raffia among other local and traditional fabrics to design their collections.

• Modernity: In this category, designers will showcase the beauty of cultural exchange throughdesigns that seamlessly blend influences from around the world.

• Eco-Fashion: In this category, designers will demonstrate fashion’s sustainable and

environmentally friendly potential. The materials used may be Recycled materials (Upcycling using second-hand clothes), organic fabrics, and minimalist designs

• Inclusive Fashion: Inclusion of everyone regardless of their sex, size, or body shape is

encouraged in fashion. Under this category, designers will design products that Celebrate diversity and individuality through fashion. Factors to consider will be Inclusive sizing,  unconventional beauty standards, and empowering silhouettes.

• Urban Vs Ghetto. Capturing the energy and diversity of urban life vs the Ghetto life. Here

designers will use the same piece of fabric to contrast what the people in the urban life wears versus the people in the ghetto. They will showcase items including, Streetwear, athleisure, and bold accessories.

Prizes and Awards

•Certificates of participation 

•Mentorship opportunities with industry professionals

•Internship opportunities with fashion, art, culture and heritage organizations 

•Access to Afri art and Fashion show 

•Media coverage

•Exhibition space during the 3 days -Afri art and fashion exhibition 

•Accolade for institution award for the winners of the challenge 

INTER-UNIVERSITY FASHION CHALLENGE DESIGNERS
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