For partners
Help build a new route to market for African design.
We are assembling the people, places and capabilities needed for a commercially focused Washington pilot. Tell us what you can contribute and what a successful collaboration would look like for your organization.
Roles we are recruiting
Contribution and potential value
Venue or hospitality
Contribution: Suitable space, access and agreed facilities.
Potential value: A hosted experience, shopper visits and scoped recognition.
Fashion operations
Contribution: Buying, merchandising, styling or production expertise.
Potential value: A paid scoped assignment or a negotiated operating role.
Trade or cultural institution
Contribution: Designer referrals or funded participation.
Potential value: A defined market-access program with reporting.
Logistics or payments
Contribution: Shipping, handling or checkout capability.
Potential value: A relevant demonstration and scoped recognition.
Media or community
Contribution: Distribution to a relevant audience.
Potential value: An agreed content collaboration and tracked referrals.
Potential value is a starting point for discussion. Scope, responsibilities and reporting are agreed in writing before any activation begins.
Retail buyers
Buying for a boutique or clients?
Boutiques, stylists and retail buyers have a dedicated route to request collection information or a future buying appointment.
Propose a partnership
Tell us what you could contribute
Sponsors can also use the dedicated sponsorship form. Every inquiry is reviewed personally.
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