KOLWEZI FASHION WEEK
KOLWEZI FASHION WEEK
KOLWEZI FASHION WEEK
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KZIFW 2026: Heritage in the light
Heritage in the light is a celebration of the stories, symbols, and traditions that continue to shape identity today.
This edition explores heritage not as something fixed in the past, but as a living force that evolves through creativity,
fashion, and culture. Through four distinct themes, Kolwezi Fashion Week shines a light on freedom, tradition, unity,
and textile expression-honoring the richness of African legacy while imagining its future.
KZIFW 2026: Heritage in the light
Heritage in the light is a celebration of the stories, symbols, and traditions that continue to shape identity today.
This edition explores heritage not as something fixed in the past, but as a living force that evolves through creativity,
fashion, and culture. Through four distinct themes, Kolwezi Fashion Week shines a light on freedom, tradition, unity,
and textile expression-honoring the richness of African legacy while imagining its future.
KZIFW 2026: Heritage in the light
Heritage in the light is a celebration of the stories, symbols, and traditions that continue to shape identity today.
This edition explores heritage not as something fixed in the past, but as a living force that evolves through creativity,
fashion, and culture. Through four distinct themes, Kolwezi Fashion Week shines a light on freedom, tradition, unity,
and textile expression-honoring the richness of African legacy while imagining its future.
This Year's Themes
This Year's Themes
Day 1:
Héritage de la Liberté
Day 1:
Héritage de la Liberté
Day 1:
Héritage de la Liberté
A tribute to freedom, courage, and self-determination. This theme honors those who dared to dream of a sovereign future and invites designers to explore the enduring power of identity, resilience, and liberation.
A tribute to freedom, courage, and self-determination. This theme honors those who dared to dream of a sovereign future and invites designers to explore the enduring power of identity, resilience, and liberation.
A tribute to freedom, courage, and self-determination. This theme honors those who dared to dream of a sovereign future and invites designers to explore the enduring power of identity, resilience, and liberation.
Day 2:
Héritage de la Tradition
Day 2:
Héritage de la Tradition
Day 2:
Héritage de la Tradition
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
Day 3:
Heritage sans Frontières
Day 3:
Heritage sans Frontières
An exploration of the connections that transcend borders. KORA celebrates a shared creative heritage built through exchange, collaboration, and cultural dialogue. Bringing together designers from different horizons, it transforms Kolwezi into a meeting place where diverse talents and traditions unite to create something greater than themselves.
An exploration of the connections that transcend borders. KORA celebrates a shared creative heritage built through exchange, collaboration, and cultural dialogue. Bringing together designers from different horizons, it transforms Kolwezi into a meeting place where diverse talents and traditions unite to create something greater than themselves.
Day 3:
Heritage sans Frontières
An exploration of the connections that transcend borders. KORA celebrates a shared creative heritage built through exchange, collaboration, and cultural dialogue. Bringing together designers from different horizons, it transforms Kolwezi into a meeting place where diverse talents and traditions unite to create something greater than themselves.
Day 4:
Héritage du Tissu
Day 4:
Héritage du Tissu
Day 4:
Héritage du Tissu
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
A celebration of the customs and rituals that bring communities together. Through the lens of the traditional marriage ceremony, this theme explores cultural richness, family bonds, music, textiles, and the values passed from one generation to the next.
The Fashion Village
The Fashion Village
The Fashion Village
The Fashion Village is the main hub of Kolwezi Fashion Week with vendors, showcases, activities, music, and refreshments. It’s also the central spot for schedules, updates, and visitor assistance.
The Fashion Village is the main hub of Kolwezi Fashion Week with vendors, showcases, activities, music, and refreshments. It’s also the central spot for schedules, updates, and visitor assistance.
The Fashion Village is the main hub of Kolwezi Fashion Week with vendors, showcases, activities, music, and refreshments. It’s also the central spot for schedules, updates, and visitor assistance.
What is the Fashion Village ?
What is the Fashion Village ?
What is the Fashion Village ?
The Fashion Village is an interactive public space at Kolwezi Fashion Week where creativity, beauty, and culture meet. For four days, visitors can enjoy fashion-themed activities, live performances, workshops, photo experiences, and VIP moments in a vibrant outdoor setting at Village de Congrès.
It is open to the general public, fashion lovers, artisans, and brands.
The Fashion Village is an interactive public space at Kolwezi Fashion Week where creativity, beauty, and culture meet. For four days, visitors can enjoy fashion-themed activities, live performances, workshops, photo experiences, and VIP moments in a vibrant outdoor setting at Village de Congrès. It is open to the general public, fashion lovers, artisans, and brands.
The Fashion Village is an interactive public space at Kolwezi Fashion Week where creativity, beauty, and culture meet. For four days, visitors can enjoy fashion-themed activities, live performances, workshops, photo experiences, and VIP moments in a vibrant outdoor setting at Village de Congrès.
It is open to the general public, fashion lovers, artisans, and brands.
The Fashion Village is an interactive public space at Kolwezi Fashion Week where creativity, beauty, and culture meet. For four days, visitors can enjoy fashion-themed activities, live performances, workshops, photo experiences, and VIP moments in a vibrant outdoor setting at Village de Congrès.
It is open to the general public, fashion lovers, artisans, and brands.
Want to book a stand at the Fashion Village?
Want to book a stand at the Fashion Village?
Stands are available for brands, artisans, designers,
and vendors wishing to showcase their work.
Stands are available for brands, artisans, designers,
and vendors wishing to showcase their work.
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +243 997 473 919
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +243 997 473 919
Discover Kolwezi
Discover Kolwezi
Discover Kolwezi
Kolwezi’s new international airport is a modern, solar-powered gateway that marks the city’s evolution from a mining hub to a symbol of national progress and pride.
Modern Gateway
Kolwezi’s leap into global connectivity.
An iconic old building bearing the name “Kolwezi,” it stands as a historic landmark—one of the city’s earliest symbols of identity and civic pride, preserving the memory of its past amid rapid modernization.
Historic Emblem
Preserving the city’s early identity.
The statue of Laurent-Désiré Kabila honors the former president as a symbol of liberation and national resistance, serving as a reminder of Congo’s struggle for sovereignty and the legacy of its revolution.
Liberation Tribute
Honoring Congo’s enduring revolutionary spirit.
The Sainte Barbe, Saint Eloi Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural pillar of Kolwezi—a gathering place that has long anchored community life, faith, and tradition at the heart of the city.
Spiritual Anchor
Faith woven into Kolwezi’s heritage.
Kolwezi’s new international airport is a modern, solar-powered gateway that marks the city’s evolution from a mining hub to a symbol of national progress and pride.
Modern Gateway
Kolwezi’s leap into global connectivity.
An iconic old building bearing the name “Kolwezi,” it stands as a historic landmark—one of the city’s earliest symbols of identity and civic pride, preserving the memory of its past amid rapid modernization.
Historic Emblem
Preserving the city’s early identity.
The statue of Laurent-Désiré Kabila honors the former president as a symbol of liberation and national resistance, serving as a reminder of Congo’s struggle for sovereignty and the legacy of its revolution.
Liberation Tribute
Honoring Congo’s enduring revolutionary spirit.
The Sainte Barbe, Saint Eloi Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural pillar of Kolwezi—a gathering place that has long anchored community life, faith, and tradition at the heart of the city.
Spiritual Anchor
Faith woven into Kolwezi’s heritage.
Kolwezi’s new international airport is a modern, solar-powered gateway that marks the city’s evolution from a mining hub to a symbol of national progress and pride.
Modern Gateway
Kolwezi’s leap into global connectivity.
An iconic old building bearing the name “Kolwezi,” it stands as a historic landmark—one of the city’s earliest symbols of identity and civic pride, preserving the memory of its past amid rapid modernization.
Historic Emblem
Preserving the city’s early identity.
The statue of Laurent-Désiré Kabila honors the former president as a symbol of liberation and national resistance, serving as a reminder of Congo’s struggle for sovereignty and the legacy of its revolution.
Liberation Tribute
Honoring Congo’s enduring revolutionary spirit.
The Sainte Barbe, Saint Eloi Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural pillar of Kolwezi—a gathering place that has long anchored community life, faith, and tradition at the heart of the city.
Spiritual Anchor
Faith woven into Kolwezi’s heritage.
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