Trial
Putting Fabrics to the Test
Trial examines how textiles perform under different conditions, including strength, water, wind and heat. Participants demonstrate the durability, functionality and performance of their materials.
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Global Stage.
The African Global Fashion Games (AGFG) brings nations from Africa and around the world together in one international fashion championship.
ARTIST’S IMPRESSIONONE GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP
12 days.
27 medal events.
Over 12 days, participating nations compete across seven disciplines and 27 medal events that test creativity, craftsmanship, garment performance, innovation and collaboration.
Designers and fashion professionals represent their countries, competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals under shared international standards.
SEVEN DISCIPLINES, 27 MEDAL EVENTS
Fashion Competition
Beyond the Runway.
AGFG introduces a new approach to fashion competition, testing not only how garments look, but how they are made, how they perform and how designers respond to different challenges.
Motion
Fashion in Motion
Motion tests how garments perform during physical activity through events such as sprints, relays, dives and marathons, examining how clothing responds to movement and demanding conditions.
Craft
Skill Against the Clock
Competitors demonstrate their technical abilities through timed challenges in weaving, tailoring, embroidery, draping and Instant Craft, where participants work with identical materials under fixed time limits.
Design
Judged on Creativity and Skill
Design entries are assessed through blind judging, where judges evaluate garments without knowing which countries the designers represent. This allows creativity, technical execution and originality to determine the results.
Spectacle
Fashion Beyond Conventional Spaces
Spectacle explores fashion presentation in extraordinary settings, with garments showcased in the air, underwater and from the sky, combining design with performance and visual expression.
Future
Exploring the Next Generation of Fashion
Open to universities and startups worldwide, Future focuses on smart garments, grown materials and climate-ready clothing, encouraging innovation in fashion technology and sustainable design.
Unity
Nations Creating Together
Through fashion diplomacy, participating nations are paired to design and produce garments collaboratively. Each pair combines its skills and creative perspectives, with both nations sharing the medals awarded for their work.
BEYOND THE COMPETITION
More than
the medals.
The African Global Fashion Games also brings together designers, manufacturers, buyers, investors and policymakers to explore commercial opportunities and strengthen international cooperation in fashion.
01 / COMPETERepresent Your Nation on the Global Stage.
Compete alongside fashion talent from around the world, demonstrate your skills across different challenges and work towards international recognition for your country.
02 / CONNECTExplore New Markets and Partnerships.
Meet buyers, manufacturers, investors and fashion businesses through exhibitions and trade activities designed to encourage commercial relationships and international market access.
03 / EXCHANGEShape the Future of the Fashion Industry.
Participate in discussions on trade, manufacturing, investment and policies that can strengthen cooperation between national fashion industries.
04 / CELEBRATEA Global Fashion Festival.
The 12-day Games conclude with a global fashion festival featuring exhibitions and sales from participating nations. The closing programme will also provide an opportunity for nations to sign a shared declaration supporting international fashion cooperation.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Represent your nation.
Explore the participation pathways and prepare for your route to the Games.