Academic Year 2011-2012
Event Title
Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry
Disciplines
African Studies | Fashion Design
Description
This lecture included a detailed discussion about the lack of African designers and models on fashion runways, which cuts these designers out of the $47 billion fashion industry. The event also included a private screening of Runway Afrique. Created by Egwu and Dean, the 30-minute profile film documents the first New York Africa Fashion Week.
Runway Afrique: The Power of African Images in the Fashion Industry
This lecture included a detailed discussion about the lack of African designers and models on fashion runways, which cuts these designers out of the $47 billion fashion industry. The event also included a private screening of Runway Afrique. Created by Egwu and Dean, the 30-minute profile film documents the first New York Africa Fashion Week.