It’s another year, another edition of Africa Fashion week London, and another chance to become the Face Of Africa Fashion Week London. Once again, the the biggest African inspired fashion event in the UK is offering models the chance to compete and win the 2014 edition of the ‘Face of AFWL’.
The lucky model to win the Face of Africa Fashion Week London will represent the brand on different platforms such as major African Fashion and entertainment events in the UK, as well as model for the brand on the runway.
The 2014 edition of Africa Fashion Week London is scheduled to take place from 7th to 9th August at the Olympia Earls Court, London. The organisers intend to take the fantastic concept further to maintain its position as the largest platform for African Inspired fashion event in the UK.
In 2012, Edith Uba competed and won the “Face of AFWL” and took part in the promotional shoot at the event Spitalfields Market, modelled over the two days of the event and was consequently signed to Strike Models, one of the top modelling agencies in the UK.
The 2013 edition of the “Face of AFWL” was won by Regina Manneh who had a fantastic showings at the pre-event promotional shoots as well as on the event’s runway.
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If you are a UK based model and would like to participate in the “Face of AFWL 2014” edition, visit the Africa Fashion Week London Facebook Page and apply by uploading a collage of one full length and one portrait image of yourself. You are also required to provide further information such as your name, age and stats (hair and eye colour, height, dress/suit size, measurements).
As a participant, you’re also expected to spread the word about the contest to generate the most number of votes for you. To participate in the competition, you should be a young man or woman between the ages of 18-24. Female competitors must be at least 5.7” tall and male 6.1”.
Previous modelling experience is ideal but not essential. The public voting will start on March 13 2014. Male and female competitors from all races are welcome to apply.
Africa Fashion Week London 2014 is also accepting applications from designers who wish to showcase their creations on the runway – as well as those that wish to exhibit their merchandise at the exhibition. To participate in AFWL 2014 as a designer or support the event as a sponsor, please email info@africafashionweeklondonuk.com.
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