ABOUT UIFW
More Than a Fashion Week – A Platform for Opportunity…
Uganda International Fashion Week – Africa’s premier fashion platfom for THE BUSINESS BEHIND FASHION, leveraging visibility to drive skills development, job creation, expanded employment opportunities, and the economic empowerment of women, girls and youth.
For over 20 years we’ve connected creatives to markets, buyers and opportunities – now we go further.
We help creatives build skill, structure their businesses and earn sustainable incomes.
Our Focus
1.Women, girls and youth empowerment
2. Skills development and training
3. Bankable creative businesses
4. Job creation and employment pathways
5. Inclusive growth across the fashion value chain
Partner With UIFW
(Sponsorship • Strategic Partnerships • Program Financing)
Join us in shaping the future of African fashion as a driver of sustainable economic growth and opportunity.
What makes UIFW different
More than a runway
- Real fashion showcasing
- Practical skills training
- Business structuring and mentorship
- Access to markets and buyers
- Employment and income opportunities
Uganda International Fashion Week is a premier fashion event that showcases Ugandan and international fashion designers, models, creatives, and fashion businesses to promote industry growth and networking.
The event is open to fashion lovers, designers, stylists, models, photographers, content creators, investors, and the general public interested in fashion and creative arts.
Designers can participate by applying through the official event registration portal or contacting the event organizers for designer showcase opportunities.
Entry fees vary depending on the event category (VIP, general seating, or special shows). Some sessions like exhibitions or workshops may be free or subsidized.
The event is usually held annually in Kampala, Uganda. Exact dates and venues are announced through official event communication channels.
Yes. The fashion week welcomes international designers, models, and fashion brands to promote global fashion collaboration.
Participants can benefit from:
Brand exposure
Networking with fashion industry stakeholders
Business and investment opportunities
Talent showcasing
Follow official social media pages, event websites, or subscribe to newsletters for announcements on schedules, auditions, and registrations.