Africa Fashion Up 2026

The Fashion Young Leader call for applications is open to young African designers or designers from the diaspora under the age of 40 who have already produced at least two collections and have at least two years of experience, with the aim of supporting the emergence and structuring of their brand. The Best African Designer call for applications is aimed at more established designers with a registered business, retailers, and significant visibility, in order to promote brands that are already structured and present on the market. The selected creators will receive the following prizes: An invitation to present their collection at the Africa Fashion Up show during Paris Fashion Week, International media exposure across all our social media channels and partner media outlets Thematic masterclasses delivered by experts from prestigious fashion houses A series of exclusive visits that will allow them to immerse themselves in the heart of Parisian and international fashion. Participation in a business training program delivered by the renowned HEC management school A six-month mentoring support program The opportunity to display and sell their collection on an international online marketplace