About
A commercial route for African design.
Runway Africa connects African designers with customers and retail buyers through curated shopping experiences and ongoing commercial support.
Founder
Elias Mageto
Runway Africa is founded by Elias Mageto. The business is at recruitment stage: Elias is assembling the designers, sponsors and operating partners needed for a first commercial pilot.
Runway Africa is an independent venture. It is not affiliated with any other organization, event or program of a similar name.
Approach
Washington first, then further
Curate
Select collections that suit the customers and buyers we can realistically reach.Convene
Bring customers and buyers together with the work in a setting built for discovery.Support sales
Give every collection a clear purchase or inquiry route.Follow up
Keep commercial conversations going after the event, and report honestly on results.
Washington DC is the proposed first market. Wider expansion is the direction of travel, not a current plan with confirmed dates.
Open roles
Roles we are recruiting
We are seeking a fashion lead for designer screening, plus partners in venue and hospitality, merchandising and styling, logistics and payments, and media. These are open roles, not current team members.
Contact the team