Vlisco confirmed as Africa conference 2016 keynote speaker

September 6, 2016 2:07 PM

On September 8th 2016, Africa Fashion Guide hosts their 5 year anniversary Fashion Africa Conference event in London

Africa Fashion Guide with Vlisco

On September 8th 2016,

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Fashion Africa Conference 2016 will be held on the entire top floor rooms of the popular Richmix location in the heart of contemporary East London, Vlisco speakers will present as part of the morning keynote speeches titled“Talk Africa”.

These bite-size TedX style will open discussions which investigates the growth of the African retail stratosphere, the culture of the African consumer market and why you should be an early adopter, African Fashion Manufacturing, ethical sourcing, African textiles, African cotton, through to trends in African fashion on and off the continent and more and more under the theme of 'The African Market'.

This 5 year anniversary event ties in nicely with vlisco’s own anniversary. On 15 August this year, vlisco officially turned 170 years old. Because of its strong connection with Africa, the brand will mark the big event by honouring African women, as they’ve played an indispensable role in their success and who have always cherished and adored its fabrics. Vlisco honours their passion for authentic Wax Hollandais and as part of the celebration, Vlisco has asked 8 women from 6 different countries in Central and West Africa to be the faces of the 170 Years campaign. Including the world famous, Grammy winning African singer Angelique Kidjo.

“The positivity African women bring to society is incomparable. Their resilience, their elegance and their beauty are magnificent. They are the first to wake up and the last to go to bed. They are the backbone of Africa” – Angelique Kidjo

So it is surely fitting that two women in strategic roles within the Vlisco team will join the conference during this years’ fashion season. Their Creative Director and their Consumer Insights & Brand Innovation Manager will together deliver a presentation under the overall conference theme of The African Market and we cannot wait for it!