A Night of Elegance and Legacy: African Heritage Fashion Show Set for August 20th at Alliance Française

Nairobi, Kenya – August 7, 2025 — The timeless beauty of African fashion, culture, and creativity takes center stage this Wednesday, August 20th, at the Alliance Française Nairobi, as the highly anticipated African Heritage Fashion Show returns for an evening of style, storytelling, and celebration, beginning at 7:00 PM.

This year’s showcase brings together a new generation of runway talent to present the iconic African Heritage fashion collection—a stunning body of work crafted from rare and vanishing textiles sourced from across the African continent. The collection is a living tribute to the vibrant legacy of African artistry, curated with intention and cultural reverence.

In honoring the visionary behind this movement—the late Alan Donovan, co-founder of the African Heritage House—the evening doubles as a homage to a cultural custodian who spent his life collecting, preserving, and celebrating African artifacts, textiles, and traditions. The African Heritage House, which remains a beacon of African art and design, continues to embody this spirit of preservation and pride.

Just like the legendary African Heritage Festivals that toured the globe for over three decades, the fashion show will be far more than a display of garments—it will be a cultural spectacle.

As African fashion continues to influence the global stage, the African Heritage Fashion Show serves as both a reminder of our roots and a launchpad for the future. It invites Nairobi’s fashion lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and art supporters to witness African beauty in motion—bold, rooted, and radiantly alive.

Event Details

African Heritage Fashion Show

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
@ Alliance Française, Nairobi

• Authentic African costumes from past and present
• Traditional music and live performances
• Captivating dance routines celebrating diverse African cultures
• High fashion meets heritage in an intergenerational tribute to identity and elegance

Time: 7:00 PM

Join us for a night where fabric speaks, heritage walks, and history is worn with pride.