As part of African Fashion week Toronto, the African Fashion Industry Awards is held on the last day to close off the week of events. These awards are a great platform to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and growth of the African fashion industry locally and internationally.
I'm pleased to let you all know that we have been nominated this year! The AfroFusion Spot has been nominated in the category of 'Fashion Blogger of the Year'. I'm very honoured and excited to receive this nomination and look forwarded to attending the event this year.
But first, let's have a look back to last year at the 2015 African Fashion Industry Awards event...
I had a great time at last years events and especially loved the high fashion couture runway showcase by Adebayo Jones. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by a fabulous red carpet, which of course I stopped to take a pic on lol.
After the red carpet entrance, I headed to my seat and had my camera in hand to capture the many activities and awards throughout the night.
Award Ceremony & Recipients
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| Host: Ivy Prosper |
Congrats to all the award winners!
Musical Performance by Jay Ghartey
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| Jay Ghartey |
Attendees also enjoyed a musical performance from Ghanaian musician Jay Ghartey. I'm loving his outfit!
Adebayo Jones High Fashion Couture Runway Show
To close of the night, as a special treat for attendees, we were graced with a high fashion couture runway showcase by international African fashion designer Adebayo Jones. What cab I say about this runway show, everything was breathtaking! This was African high fashion at its best and I loved every bit of it. Each look that went down the runway exuded such chic luxury, elegance and sophistication. In addition, it successfully showcases the versatility of African fashion and its ability to make a mark within the maintream fashion industry.
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| Love the flow of this look |
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| Fierce! |
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| Elegance |
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| Sophistication |
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| Loved this look! |
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| Tres Chic |
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| Slaying the pose! |
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| My fave! |
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| Fabulous |
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| Adebayo Jones |
Post Event
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| Africa Fashion Week Toronto Team |
At the end of the event, attendees had a chance to meet and interact with with some of the designers, models and event organizers, so of course I utilized this time to do just that. I met a lot of great people and was happy to be able to express how I enjoyed the collections of the African fashion designers in attendance.
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| Myself with Black Trash Designers |
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| Myself with Kaela Kay Designer |
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| Fun candid moment with Adebayo Jones |
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| Myself with musician Jay Ghartey |
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| Myself with the 2015 Face of AFWT Djamila |
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| Myself with Award host Ivy Prosper |
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| Myself with AFWT Co-Founder Isaac |
Such a great time last year, so definitely looking forward to this years event!
To see my recaps to all of AFWT 2015, check them out:
Day 1 -
HERE
Day 2 -
HERE &
HERE
Day 3 -
HERE
For tickets to the 2016 African Fashion Industry Awards, click
HERE
See you there, and wish me luck! :)
~G~
