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Afrofashion featured in Corriere della Sera

Corriere della Sera’s Style Magazine features a profile of the Afrofashion Association’s work and its founder Michelle Francine Ngonmo.

Vogue features our tribute to Virgil Abloh

Afrofashion founder Michelle Francine Ngonmo tells Vogue Italia the story behind her recent video tributo to Virgil Abloh.

All winners of the inaugural Black Carpet Awards

Discover all the winners of the inaugural 2023 edition of the Black Carpet Awards! Article in Italian on Vogue Italy.

Vogue features AFWM 2023 exhibition at Modes

Fashion Projects Centers How AFWM Expands the Meaning of “Made in Italy”

Francesca Granata interviews Afro Fashion Association founder about how she’s expanding the narrative of “Made in Italy.”

Al Femminile Interviews Michelle Ngonmo

Women’s magazine Al Femminile interviews Michelle Francine Ngonmo about the mission of the Afro Fashion Association.

Fashion United Covers AFWM F/W 2023

Fashion United covers the Afro Fashion Week calendar for February 2023.

Deutsche Welle: Africa-born ‘Fab Five’ open Milan Fashion Week

Black Carpet Awards: A new initiative to celebrate invisible talents

Vogue Italy reports on the upcoming inaugural Black Carpet Awards, the world’s premiere gala to celebrate achievements in diversity and inclusion.

Michelle Ngonmo Named One of Vogue’s 100 Innovators

"Exclusivity should never be exclusionary. In Italian fashion, nobody has been more central to spreading that message — and actioning real change — than Michelle Francine Ngonmo."We are elated to announce that Afrofashion Association founder Michelle Francine Ngonmo...

Meet our latest edition

The 2023 Fall/Winter edition of Afrofashion Week made a splash in Milan with the inaugural edition of the Black Carpet Awards, fresh fashion from London-based designers Mimine AG and Tokyo James, a tribute to Virgil Abloh, exhibitions, and more! Relive the vibes of this jam-packed week in our fashion week wrap-up.

Experience our February 2023 edition