African Fashion International celebrates 10 years of Fashion!

Happy birthday AFI!

On Wednesay the 22nd of March,  African Fashion International celebrated a decade of fashion  and the glamorous 'Silver Party' theme was true to their exquisite brand.


A Glam Affair

The venue was the upmarket 'Meadow' overlooking the Camps Bay beachfront and the dress code was nothing short of 'glamorous'.




The Who's who attended

The carefully selected guestlist, varied from ministers to SA cebrities, and the biggest names in fashion, inclusive of minister Minister Nathi Methethwa, Felicia Mabusa - Suttle, Dr Precious and Patrice Motsepe, Grace Constable and many more.


Mark Lotttering was the host and managed to have everyone curling with laughter, while guests
enjoyed exquisite nibbles and drinks form the bar.

Comedian Mark Lottering as the host



Dr Precious Motsepe who is the owner of African Fashion international made a powerful speech, and explained how her mother and many fashion icons inclusive of Jacky Kennedy and Coco Chanel, played a big role in her love for fashion. As she is a regular traveller  to international fashions shows, she mentioned how she was missing fashion weeks in South Africa, hence her starting AFI. She also mentioned how few start up businesses actually  succeed in the first 5 - 10 years.
She looked exquisite in jewel encrusted gown with soft side swept curls.



Left - Patrice Motsepe, Dr Precious Motsepe and Grace Constable - Davies 


Further to speeches, guest were entertained by the  jazzy tones of talented artist - Jimmy Nevis, while Maps Maponyani interviewed different designers and celebs.  


Maps interviewing Rufftung owners Brigitte and Ludwig


The evening ended with selfies, numbers and fun shared amongst guests, and even though it was chilly outside, everyone seemed in high spirits, anticipating the coming fashion week

Beautiful Grace-Constable Davies - wife of Minister Rob Davies

Felicia Moloi - Precious'sister and Grace Constable - Davies

Grace and designer Thabo Makheta and myself

Thembi Seete, Terri Pheto, and friends enjoying selfies

Presenter Leigh-Anne Williams (left) and Anita Stansbury - CEO of Cape Town Fashion Council


Well done to Precious for an amazing initiative.  AFI is a fantastic platform for many designers to showcase Africa's best. We look forward to more growth in the future!

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