Business Leaders

The Ethical Fashion Forum acted as the UK partner on Africa Inspires, engaging fashion businesses in the UK with the project.

Africa Inspires linked African designers and communities (especially small and informal manufacturers) of ethically produced items, to international designers, retailers and distributors of mainstream, designer and luxury goods.

The International Trade Centre was looking to engage with established fashion designers and businesses in Europe and elsewhere, to facilitate sourcing from Africa within mainstream collections.

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Why source through Africa Inspires?

1. Make a difference By sourcing through Africa Inspires you directly benefit some of the poorest communities in the world, creating sustainable livelihoods and lifting families out of poverty.

2. Access unique products and skills

3. Access a comprehensive information service

4. Benefit from product development centres and reliable supply chains/ distribution systems

5. Access the growing market for ethically produced fashion