With just five days to the biggest fashion show on the continent, the Africa Fashion Week London2015, here are some international designers and brands to expect at this year’s event, holding next Friday and Saturday August 7-8 at the West hall of the London Olympia.

Mary Martin, winner of the Mercedes Benz Best Designer in Africa makes her bow on the AFWL catwalk for the first time.   Innocente Messy a young Congolese designer shows us there is more to Congo fashion than the fabulous Sapeurs.

Collections from Taiwan by AimeeKu and Thai designer Porjai Thai Printer is set to prove that African fashion is already inspiring Asia in a big way.

The South African KZN Fashion Council are leading a 20-strong delegation of South Africa’s best designers into their new home; a themed pavilion and an accompanying catwalk show signs off their debuting appearance at AFWL. Leading hair care brand Motions are once again, as the official hair sponsors of AFWL 2015 creating the hairstyles for the catwalk to compliment the dynamic fashions.

Dare 2 Wear, to get picked out from the crowd to win designer goodies and beauty prizes.   Strut, our annual catwalk competition will allow 10 winners from each day to try their walk on the AFWL catwalk and a chance to win a modelling contract with a top agency.

Furthermore, the Face of Africa Fashion Week London 2015, Scottish born Ugandan, Maggie Smith; AFWL Brand Ambassadors Ghanaian Victoria Michaels and international model and philanthropist Congolese Nöella Musunka Cousaris join the stellar line-up.

Highlighting a unique and fashion-forward catwalk collective; daily eye-catching runway shows and vibrant exhibitions, this 2-day event brings together fashionistas and industry professionals from around the world to Europe’s largest and most important African-inspired fashion event.