CANEX PRESENTS AFRICA @ PORTUGAL FASHION

O African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ANJE signed a 3-year partnership to support and promote the Fashion Industry and African Textile Production in Portugal and Europe.

A iniciativa do programa Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) do Afreximbank visa promover anualmente pelo menos 40 designers africanos nas próximas edições do Portugal Fashion.

CANEX presents África @ Portugal Fashion provides a platform para o desenvolvimento de criadores de moda emergentes, apoiando a transferência de competências através de mentores e especialistas da indústria, ao mesmo tempo que proporciona oportunidades de acesso ao mercado, para impulsionar a produção, vendas e distribuição. O programa visa equipar os participantes com competências que lhes permitirão criar empresas financeiramente sustentáveis com potencial para escalar, bem como fornecer apoio com estratégias de gotomarket e de internacionalização.

The programme has a blended format, mixing physical events with digital elements to enable linkages and partnerships. It is designed to support a generation of entry to mid-level talent, through a customized approach, to up-skill and individually support the development and recognition of talent.

3rd Edition

March 2023

October 2023

2nd Edition

March 2022

October 2022

1st EDITION

The inaugural edition took place from 12 to 16 October 2021. Twenty African designers from the continent and diaspora took part in this pioneering edition, where they were able to showcase their Spring/Summer ’22 collections on the runway, as well as on an exhibition platform designed to facilitate linkages between the designers and industry stakeholders including the press, investors, manufacturers and buyers. In addition to showcasing platforms, the programme also included mentorship and networking sessions between the designers and key international industry experts.
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