27 December
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Deadline: 31 December 2023

Applications for the CANEX Presents Africa@Portugal Fashion 2024 . CANEX Presents Africa @ Portugal Fashion provides a platform for the development of emerging fashion designers, supporting the transfer of skills through the guidance of industry experts, while providing market access opportunities to boost production, sales and distribution. The programme aims to equip participants with the skills that will enable them to create financially sustainable businesses with expansion potential, as well as providing support in market entry and internationalisation strategies.

The programme has a blended format, mixing physical events with digital elements to enable links and partnerships. It is designed to support a generation of mid-level talent through a personalised approach to improving skills and individually supporting talent development and recognition.

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Since the inaugural edition in October 2021, 70 African designers representing more than 25 countries from the continent and the diaspora have taken part in the programme. They have been able to showcase their collections on the catwalk as well as on exhibition platforms designed to facilitate links between the designers and industry stakeholders, including the press, investors, manufacturers and buyers. As well as showcasing platforms, the programme also includes mentoring and networking sessions between the designers and leading international industry experts.

Categories

The selected designers will fall into one of two categories: Main Runway and Bloom Runway

  • Top Catwalk Designers (5 Slots) : Portugal Fashion Week's main catwalk is an international platform open to designers and labels that have produced at least five womenswear, menswear or unisex collections. The project is open to invited designers and labels who, in addition to the general criteria, fulfil the following:
    • Strong in the industry with at least 5 years in the industry.
    • A clear understanding of the fashion business and its value chain.
    • Innovative approach to the challenges of garment production on the continent.
    • Willingness to expand its production capacity and supply global markets.
  • Bloom Catwalk Designers (5 Slots): BLOOM Portugal Fashion is a platform for young designers and is open to designers under the age of 35 who have produced at least two womenswear, menswear or unisex collections and who, in addition to the general criteria, fulfil the following:
    • Recently entered the market (less than 4 years in the sector).
    • Cohesion and consistency in design and manufacture.
    • Commitment to independent design, adopting and/or using traditional crafts and sustainable design methods
    • Appropriate, suitable and commercially viable products.
    • Demonstrate the potential for growth and scale.

Eligibility

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  • Applicants must be based in Africa or the Diaspora (including the Caribbean).
  • Designers should have developed a strong signature style and be able to compete on an international level.
  • The designers' company must be registered, well-established and have been in business for at least four years.
  • This programme is open to male and female fashion designers.

Judging Criteria

Applications will be analysed according to the following criteria:

  • Creative merit - applications need to demonstrate a coherent and strong aesthetic.
  • Originality - a nouveau African approach to design and sustainability
  • Commercial acumen, scalability and innovation.
  • Willingness to establish the brand in a global market.
  • Proof of direct-to-consumer sales channels.
  • A clear commitment to sustainability.
  • Strong vision for the future of your brand with clearly defined business objectives.
  • Overall quality of the application.

Application

Fill in the online form and send the following attachments to pf@creativeafricanexus.com :

  • Company information.
  • A brief statement on how the candidate is contributing to the African or Caribbean fashion industry ecosystem.
  • A PDF look-book of the last two collections.
  • A PDF file of the latest press release.
  • Financial information (sales and turnover).
  • Vision for the development of the business over the next 2 years.

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For more information visit CANEX Presents Africa @ Portugal Fashion .

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