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AFROVOGUE

12-Week Journey

Event Schedule

From the first stitch to the final bow — follow every week of the competition as our designers battle for the crown.

Week 1Jan 6 – Jan 12, 2026

Roots & Identity

Designers create a look that tells their personal heritage story through fabric and form.

Week 2Jan 13 – Jan 19, 2026

The Modern Dashiki

Reinvent the dashiki for the global runway — bold colors, contemporary cuts.

Week 3Jan 20 – Jan 26, 2026

Sustainability First

Create a head-to-toe outfit using only upcycled or deadstock materials.

Week 4Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2026

Street Style Remix

Merge African streetwear with high-fashion craftsmanship in a 3-piece capsule.

Week 5Feb 3 – Feb 9, 2026

The Art of Draping

Master the drape — construct an evening look using only draping techniques.

Week 6Feb 10 – Feb 16, 2026

Print Wars

Design an original textile print and build a capsule collection around it.

Week 7Feb 17 – Feb 23, 2026

Menswear Revolution

Challenge the norms of African menswear with unexpected silhouettes.

Week 8Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2026

Bridal Couture

Design a bridal look that blends African ceremony traditions with modern luxury.

Week 9Mar 3 – Mar 9, 2026

Accessory Masterclass

Focus on accessories — headpieces, jewelry, bags — that elevate any outfit.

Week 10Mar 10 – Mar 16, 2026

Avant-Garde Africa

Push every boundary. Conceptual, sculptural, otherworldly — this week is about pure vision.

Week 11Mar 17 – Mar 23, 2026

Ready to Wear

Prove commercial viability. Create a 5-piece collection a buyer would pick up tomorrow.

Week 12Mar 28, 2026

The Grand Finale

The remaining designers present a full runway collection at the AFROVOGUE Grand Finale in Accra. The audience, judges, and public vote crown the Next Icon.

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Live Events — Accra, Ghana

Select weekly challenges include live audience events at venues across Accra. The Grand Finale takes place at the National Theatre.

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