What Circular Fashion Looks Like in Africa: From Waste to Worth
By Belinda Atieno | Founder, Eco Fashion Week Africa I have always said that Circular fashion is not a Western concept. It is deeply embedded in African cultures, traditions, and everyday practices long before it became a global buzzword. From reusing fabric scraps to repairing and repurposing clothes, African communities have practiced circularity out of […]
10 African Women Leading the Circular Fashion Revolution
By Belinda Atieno | Founder, Eco Fashion Week Africa In a time when the global fashion industry is reimagining itself, Africa stands as a vibrant source of innovation, resilience, and regenerative creativity. From waste-to-wear transformations to ethical production rooted in heritage, African women are not just participating in the circular fashion movement—they are leading it. […]
Fashion and the SDGs: A Groundbreaking Conversation at the People’s Dialogue Festival
For the first time in the history of the People’s Dialogue Festival, fashion was given a voice – and what an incredible impact it had! Eco Fashion Week Africa (EFWA) was honored to lead the conversation on Fashion and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the SDG Village, bringing to light the often-overlooked role of […]