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19-21 October 2021 The Look Out, V&A Waterfront

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DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS OF FASHION SOURCING TRADE SHOW NOW ON!

Proudly organized by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, this Covid-19 compliant immersive event

Was opened by Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for COC’s Economic Opportunities and Asset Management
Is the leading international sourcing event for apparel, textiles, footwear and leather on the African continent
Offers sustainability trend talks and fashion shows on day 2
Offers industry-focused seminars and the Young Designers’ Competition on day 3 Tickets to the live event are limited due to COVID-19 restrictions and strictly available on a first-come first-serve basis. Online-only event registrations are open.

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Meet our 2021 Sponsors

Wesgro

Cape Town is one of the leading cities in Africa. The areas surrounding Cape Town offer unforgettable experiences, an interesting cultural diversity and a creative spirit. Visit allfashion sourcing and discover why Cape Town and the Western Cape are Africa’s most popular tourist destination, and the number one convention city in Africa.

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City of Cape Town

The South African Clothing and Textile industry, a traditionally strong sector locally that contributed R4.4-billion to Cape Town’s export sector in 2017, has suffered greatly throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the efforts of events such as allfashion sourcing Cape Town – which the City of Cape Town is proud to partner – we can take the necessary steps towards restoring this sector.

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The 2021 Young Designer Competition

Offering young designers an opportunity to showcase their skillset through their interpretation of a predetermined design brief.

This year’s brief was put together by Cyril Naicker - Chief Executive of Imprint Luxury in conjunction with allfashion sourcing and the Cape Town Fashion Council and is built on the concept of Slow Fashion with emphasis on craftsmanship, quality and functionality linked to a more sustainable future.

The competition features prizes valued more than R80 000,00 with the main prize being an all-expenses paid opportunity to participate at Texworld Paris in 2022.

VIEW THE TOP 10 FINALISTS HERE

Waht to expect at the Pop-Up Showroom?

The 2021 Hybrid Solution

Discover a new way of sourcing at the exclusive pop-up showroom which features trend talks led by Art Directors of the Messe Frankfurt apparel fabrics fair Texworld Paris, a range of industry-focused seminars by influential keynote speakers and fashion shows of rich and authentic African heritage.

Opening its doors as a hybrid format from 19-21 October 2021 at The Lookout Venue, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

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Here's what some of our visitors have to say

"The event is ever changing. There is always something new to experience."

Cape Union Mart,
Ziyanda Zembe

“A wonderful display of apparel, textiles and footwear. With lots of sourcing opportunities. The fashions shows were great.”

Colibri Toweling,
Roger Daniels, Buyer

“The event delivered a wealth of value to all who attended. From an extensive array of service providers representing all aspects of the textile industry, to cutting edge business and trend presentations. It is truly the source of the future textile industry.”

220 Clothing,
Jesse Langemann

“Great event with a variety of products and many opportunities for sourcing, and collaboration."

International Tube Technology,
Morne Jooste

"Thank you to the organizers for giving us the opportunity to exhibit as a pavilion and display our products. The organizers were very supportive and we look forward to working with Messe Frankfurt again."

Sri Lanka High Commissions,
Kapila J Kumara, First Secretary - Commercial

"An amazing show, especially the variety of exhibitors that were present and the workshop content."

Radiyah Clothing cc,
Radiyah Khan, Clothing Manufacturer

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