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Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association

The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
At Palazzo Visconti Di Modrone in Milan, Tokyo James showcases its autumn ’24 ready-to-wear collection.
At Palazzo Visconti Di Modrone in Milan, Tokyo James showcases its autumn ’24 ready-to-wear collection.
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How Afro Fashion Association Empowers Underrepresented Designers

Michelle Ngonmo’s talent incubator, founded in Italy in 2015, platforms and supports BIPOC fashion talent and creatives while building bridges between hubs in Cameroon, Rwanda and Ghana to fashion capitals like Milan, and soon, Paris. BoF sits down with Ngonmo to explore the association’s mission and impact.

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