African Fashion Week Toronto

Hello Everyone,

Last week I attended African Fashion Week Toronto, which took place from Aug. 15th-18th. If this is your first time hearing about this event, do not feel badly because this was their first year running the event.  Although, I did not get to attend the full week of events, I had a chance to attend the fashion show on Saturday and loved it. My senses of sight, touch and hearing were fully stimulated by the energetic atmosphere, the beautiful outfits, models, and numerous vendors. I’m very pleased that a large city like Toronto was able to host such an event that brought together so many talented indivduals to celebrate African culture. As an African myself, I felt like a proud mother, as the event unfolded. The designers present that night included Adebayo Jones (London, UK), Eloli Designs, Zeena Kay,  Mema Xclusive (Liberia), Stephanie Owusu Ansah (Toronto), and Kaela Kay (Toronto).

Unfortunately, I lost alot of my pictures that I took at the event, I am still recovering from the shock. As described in my previous post, I accidentally formatted my camera which cleared all my pictures on my sd card including other personal photos. All 1000+ gone.However,I was able to recover 40% of them, and thought, it’s better than nothing right?

Enjoy the pictures below. Unfortunately, my research came up short and  I could not figure out what all the designer’s individual pieces shown below were, if anyone knows please contact me so I may label them accordingly.

Please feel free to visit the African Fashion Week Toronto facebook page, and website @ www.afwt.ca for more information and updates.

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013  Adebayo Jones
Adebayo Jones
runway of models at African Fashion week 2013 Eloli Designs
Eloli Designs
runway of models at African Fashion week 2013  Zeena Kay
Zeena Kay

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013 toronto fashion blogger

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013 by Sincerely Jackline

runway of models at African Fashion week 2013 Toronto

runway  at African Fashion week 2013

Kaela Kay at AFW Canada 2013
Kaela Kay
Kaela Kay outfit AFW 2013 Canada
Kaela Kay

AFW 2013 outfit runway

African Fashion Week runway 2013

I decided to wear a dress that I got custom made in Ghana 2 years ago.

One of the AFW models and Jackline in her custom made dress
One of the models and I

Jackline Canada blogger in her custom made pink dress

 Until Next Time,
Sincerely Miss J

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7 Comments

  1. Busola Coutts
    August 24, 2013 / 6:33 pm

    Wow, i was just about to say, how did not hear about it. Being African myself, i would have loved to attend and show my support. Next year i guess :).Great job with the photos. Sorry about the lost ones :(Sorry about my late response but i appreciate you stopping by my blog and leaving me a nice comment. Your blog is awesome. Very rich in content. Keep up the good work and hope you stay in touch.http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

    • SincerelyMissJ
      August 27, 2013 / 4:13 am

      thank you!! you too

  2. The Mane Captain
    August 26, 2013 / 4:07 pm

    i'd cry if i lose my pictures! Nice dress! too bad I missed Adebayo Jones. Only stayed for the saturday afternoon. shout out to Malu! (model in Keela Kay red,white and black outfit)

    • SincerelyMissJ
      August 27, 2013 / 4:14 am

      You sure missed out, and Malu did a good job, rocked the heck out of her outfit

  3. Julz Enemuoh
    August 27, 2013 / 11:33 pm

    i love the dress hun.. and that model is TALL!!

  4. Dinesha Johnson
    August 28, 2013 / 4:35 pm

    lovely dress and pictures and the model is sooo gorgeous!!The Eye

  5. Anonymous
    August 1, 2014 / 3:55 am

    Gorgeouse Models and I love your dress Miss J

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