MEDIA & BUYER APPLICATION

This page is dedicated to the fashion industry members who would like to attend Africa Fashion Week Atlanta.

Please click below on the category representing you to proceed with the registration, then fill the respective form. Deadline to apply: September 23, 2024.

  • BENEFITS TO ATTENDING AFWA AS A BUYER:

    • Connect with up-and-coming emerging designers as well as established ones.

    • Schedule personal pre/post runway show meetings with designers.

    • Receive tickets to attend runway shows and Africa Fashion Week ATL events

    • Buy into collections with exclusive distribution.

    • Supplement existing assortments with fresh and innovative designs.

    • Confidence in knowing designers are “retail-ready“.

    • Cross promotions on social media with AFWA and designers.

    • An extensive network of boutiques, department stores, and distributors, both local and international, who will attend Africa Fashion Week Atlanta annually.

    • Register through the application below to get inside access to the best up-and-coming designers and special events hosted on the calendar.

  • BENEFITS OF ATTENDING AFWA AS MEDIA/PRESS:

    • Receive Fast Track access to the shows without the long queues.

    • Connect with emerging designers and established designers.

    • Schedule personal pre/post runway show meetings with designers.

    • Receive press releases and assets.

    • Request interviews with designers.

    • Backstage access.

    • Press room lounge access in Africa Fashion Week Atlanta Design lounge to enjoy wifi connection and comfort in between the shows.

    All media are required to provide valid credentials to obtain tickets to our runway shows. Please not that we will only be able to consider accreditation requests from:

    • A media (broadcast, print, online, audio/visual, press agency) personnel.

    • A freelance journalist or stylist who can justify publications during the year & accredited via media (professional email address).

    • A television or radio producer/executive.

    COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES

    • Designers Media Day (TBA)

    • Interviews and photo opportunities with show producers

    • Interviews with ATLFW executives

    • Runway show coverage

Media Application Form

Buyer Application Form