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West Africa Fashion Council – The WAFC

Location. : New York City (USA)

West Africa COUNCIL Purpeous

 

West Africa Fashion Council WAFC guide & promotes leading respectful fashion Designers, Models & Agencies in a global market.

DESCRIPTION

The West Africa Fashion Council aims to showcase Designers, Models & Develop Positions as major players in the international fashion arena.

WAFC Organization

The WAFC Objectives :

These include the Colleges Council, an initiative that offers MA scholarships  facilitates links between the Fashion Industry & Fashion Graduates; WAFC Fashion Film; Rock Vault, its fine jewellery initiative;

Hedonism, a millinery initiative; Estethica, an ethical fashion initiative, & its Menswear & Womenswear talent identification, business support & showcasing schemes NEWGEN, NEWGEN MEN, Fashion Forward & the WAFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund.

 

WAFC FASHION TRUST

 

The WAFC also runs & owns charities including the WAFC / Designer Model Fashion Fund, the WAFC Fashion Trust, the Fashion Arts Foundation & the WAFC Princess of  Wales Charitable Trust.

The WAFC will publish the Model & Designer Fact-File, an online Handbook for Designers, & the first ever in-depth statistic-based reports on the fashion industry, most notably,
The Value of Fashion (2015, figures updated in 2015) & The Future of Fashion (2020).

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THE FUTURE FASHION FUND

The applications for the second edition of the future fashion fund 2020 opened on 13th June. The future fashion fund is open to designers from Ghana. The future fashion fund is an extension of the Accra mall @accramallltd fashion weekend to support young Ghanaian graduate designers who aspire to become fashion retailers.

The winner of the future fashion fund 2020 will receive $3000 and many other benefits from Accra mall Ghana.

All applications must be submitted solely through the application link via @debonairafrik web portal;

INTRODUCTION

The West Africa Fashion Council is an Industry Body promoting Excellence in Creativity, Business & Education to a Global Audience.
This document is intended to help our Partners & Stakeholders understand our structure & our brand identity.

As our industry goes from strength to strength, and our role in representing & showcasing it grows and develops, the work of the West Africa Fashion Council should be clearly & consistently reflected, from a brand identity perspective, in all communications.
A unified approach to branding, as well as Comprehensive Guidelines for Use & Application, will ensure that the Clarity & Effectiveness of West Africa Fashion Council communication is maximised.

THE THREE PILLARS WAFC Organization : BUSINESS – EDUCATION – REPUTATION

* KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENT : BUSINESS OBJECTIVES

Designer Fashion Fund

Fashion Trust

Designer Fact File

Business Support Network

Create stronger, more competitive businesses and new business leaders to support, accelerate and guide the journey from designer to global brands.
To attract investment to West African businesses.
To prepare West African business for investment.
To mentor and support leading businesses through early stage investment to enhance opportunities for success.

     KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENT BUSINESS OBJECTIVES

• •  Joan Okorodudu

    

              CHIEF OF STAFF

• • Claudia Lumor

* KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENT : EDUCATION OBJECTIVE

  The West Africa Fashion Council education pillar aims to attract the best talent into the industry by giving students a clear understanding of how to study and train for key roles.
  To ensure the future growth and success of the West Africa Fashion industry, the WAFC aims to attract, develop and retain talent.

            KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENTS FOR EDUCATION

* Kwesi Kyei Darko

                 CHIEF OF STAFF

* OheneBoamah

* KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENT : REPUTATION OBJECTIVE

• • Junda Morris-Kennedy
    

    OBJECTIVE

    • Increase the international profile of West Africa Fashion and WAFC events.
    • Ensure that content and event experiences go from strength to strength.
    • Ensure our reputation within the industry is aligned to our mission.KEY STAKEHOLDERS PRESIDENT• JundaMorris

      

       

       

      CHIEF OF STAFF

      • NiniAmerlise-CommunicationsDirector

      COMITTEES

      • GideonRaj-GeneralSecretary

CONTACT

WAFC
Facebook West Africa Fashion Council

Instagram @Westafricafashioncouncil

fashioncouncilwestafrica@gmail.com

DN-AFRICA is nominated as a Board Member  with West Africa Fashion Council.
DN-AFRICA is providing an  Expertise in Fashion &  Promotions of Fashion in Africa & Contributing as a Board Member in the West Africa Fashion Council.

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