Fashion Connect Africa was established to help promote peace, unity and creative spirit. FCA is designed to give global exposure and opportunity to the African Fashion creatives regardless of where they are in Africa or its diaspora.
The Fashion Connect Africa (FCA) was held in Accra at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on Monday 30th Dec. 2019 as part of events lined up for 2019 Year of Return program. The FCA promoted the African creative spirit and exposure for both Ghanaian and the African Fashion industry players.
The event brought together global fashion players and the indigenous African fashion industry on the same platform to share ideas, solutions and find a way forward for the industry.
The Mission Of FCA is to educate and empower Fashion designers and creatives across the continent wish sustainable tools and investments that will help position them as a global brand.
FCA being one of the most monumental events in Ghana’s fashion industry history, saw a unique and glamorous convergence of decision makers, socialites, diplomats, fashion stakeholders, enthusiasts, music lovers, celebrities and members of the diaspora community.
Top model Victoria Michaels who was the face of FCA in an address expressed optimism about African fashion taking over the world stage with events like the FCA despite challenges in the industry.
“Our vision is to create a global platform that empowers and gives a voice to both the established and upcoming creatives in the fashion Industry. We believe that regardless of wherever you are located on the continent, so far as your crafts meet International standards, it should be made visible, available and accessible to the rest of the world,” she added.
“The African Fashion Design creatives could be the generations next job creation vehicle. It is time to develop an authentic home grown style space that will get the entire world coming to the continent. African Fashion Is The Future.” -Victoria Michaels
We saw music performances from Wiyaala, Manifest and Irene Logan and Art by Chukwu The Painter and Ghana Dance Ensemble.
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings was present at the event.
Also present was Fred Kyeremah, CEO GAJ Media Group.
The FCA is sponsored by the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Ostec Ghana, Apolonia City,Vlisco and Woodin.
