Passion for African Fashion (PAFASH) Collaborates with City People Magazine

Watch out for exciting write-ups from fashion talents across the globe as we collaborate with PAFASH… Below is a brief interview with the founder of PAFASH.

Who Is Ibiyemi Alabi?

Ibiyemi Alabi is a multiple award-winning Style consultant, Fashion Entrepreneur and Brand Ambassador. The Head Designer of Kaft Trendz and the Founder of Passion For African Fashion (PAFASH).

Ibiyemi has a 1st degree in Economics from the Lagos State University (LASU) MBA (Financial Management) from University of Hull UK and currently work as a Digital Business Analyst.

She made history and organised the very first African fashion event in Liverpool. She believes African Inspired fashion is not a trend it's here to stay... 

She's passionate about promoting the African Fashion industry as a whole and wants to see the industry thrive hence started Passion For African Fashion (PAFASH).

Passion for African Fashion (PAFASH) is the Largest African fashion event in the North West of England. An event set to promote, educate , and highlight Africa’s Creative Industry. A platform for emerging and established high-end designers worldwide to showcase their creativity to a large global audience and connect to buyers and stockist.

PAFASH since inception has showcased designers from different parts of the world Nigeria,  Ghana, Abu Dhabi,  Netherlands, Italy to.mention a few...

How has it been so far?

The recent global situation has clearly had an impact on all businesses otherwise so far it has been great reception has been quite welcoming especially when it gives the emerging designers the opportunity to network with the high-end designers and debut the fashion industry.

What inspired PAFASH

PAFASH started because at the time of its inception there was no African fashion event in Liverpool. There was no platform for African designers to break into the industry. PAFASH became the 1st African fashion event in Liverpool and can say the Largest in the North West of England.

Also, I see a lot of western designers now draw inspiration from African prints hence I felt the need to create opportunities for Africans to rise up and embrace their culture and educate everyone in their vicinity.

How can Africans benefit from the project?

PAFASH is an initiative for established and emerging fashion talents from across different countries to showcase the power and potentials of fashion skills, to deliver new networks, trade links, and highlight sustainability. It’s not just about the glitz and glamour on the runway.

With a vision for growing outlets for African fashion which allows for collaboration, cooperation, and inspiration. PAFASH encourages designers and businesses to meet, share ideas, co-create, and innovate.. A platform that understands the value of Africans working together.

What are the challenges so far?

Resources and funding from African designers are major factors in the growth of the African fashion industry.

What motivates me?   
  

Success, achievements motivate me. When I put my mind to something i do it no matter the challenges..

What should we expect for PAFASH 2020?

Due to the global pandemic, we have been unable to progress with our live show this year but we wouldn’t just let the year slip by without showing our support and giving back in our own little way so  we are putting together a virtual show set for September 2020

Any words for aspiring designers/models?

Persistent hard work, be passionate about what you do, attend events that will help perfect your skills to be best at what you do.. Never give up on your goals, keep trying until you achieve what you want to achieve.. Never put money first acquire knowledge first which then turns into money...