AFI FastrackTM is an incubator programme, with a special emphasis on the Business of Fashion. Our goal is to curate and propel emerging designers to become technically savvy and commercially minded fashion entrepreneurs who incorporate sustainability into their work. To nurture emerging fashion designers into fashion entrepreneurs from design schools and local communities across Pan Africa, through connecting them to a global fashion network whilst encouraging to expand and maintain their brands with the assistance of AFI to contribute to economic and skills development.
AFI Fastrack Prize
AFI
Fastrack
2025
Applications
Coming
Soon
2025
Applications
Coming
AFI
Fastrack
2024
Applications
AFI
Fastrack
2025
Applications
Soon
Our Mission
Programme Structure
Business Mentoring
Educational Seminars
Networking Opportunities
Economic Development
Sustainability
Business start up
Marketing & Skills Development
Entrepreneurship
Principles of production, manufacturing and retail
The Criteria
Applicant must be between the ages
of 18 – 34 years old
Applicant must be an African citizen with a valid ID/passport
The application is Free
Candidates will be required to complete the online application form
Once shortlisted, AFI will make offers to the successful candidates for the 12-month programme
CONGRATULATIONS
Young Designer Of The Year 2024
LOICE DUBE
Thank You To Our Partners
for AFI Fastrack Prize 2024
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AFI Fastrack Prize 2024
PREVIOUS AFI FASTRACK WINNERS
Shamyra Moodley
2021
Shamyra Moodley, winner of AFI FastrackTM 2021 and founder of LaaniRaani, constantly reinvents herself by collaborating with other young designers.
She practices what she preaches through her up-skilling program where she establishes sustainable employment opportunities for local women teaching them handy craftsmanship.
Sindi Mbobo
2019
Sindi Mbobo, winner of AFI FastrackTM 2019, found inspiration for his debut runway showcase in the uniforms worn by young people in the 70’s who were enforcing change into South Africa.
He was awarded a cash prize of ZAR50, 000 to grow his fashion label Name Brand.
Sibusiso Molete
2016
Sibusiso ‘Buda’ Malete showcased at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and won the Fastrack Young Designer of the Year award in 2016.
He has since been featured in Teen Vogue as a South African designer you need to know.
Nthabiseng Molefe
2015
Nthabiseng Molefe, is a South African fashion designer who won the AFI Fastrack competition in 2015. She initially studied and completed graphic design, but soon realized that she did not enjoy it as much as she thought.
Fashion has always been her true love, so she decided to resign from her job and study fashion. It's been a fulfilling journey ever since.
Tuelo Nguyuza
2014
Since winning Fastrack in 2014, Tuelo Nguyuza has grown his glamourous high-end label
Tuelo Nguyuza Collectiv into a globally recognised brand, featured on Black is King and worn by the influential.
Eleni Labrou of Akedo
2013
AFI Young Designer of the Year in 2013, Eleni Labrou presented anaesthetic that melded a vivid colour palette with tailored silhouettes.
Her flair for balancing the weird with sophistication has brought her notable success.
Kim Gush
2012
That year it was a rare event to see fashion forward men’s wear on the ramp at South African fashion shows.
The 2012 FastrackTM winner Kim Gush inspired the menswear scene, and is now a business lecturer at FEDISA Fashion School.
Toki Tafeni
2011
Cape Town College of Fashion Design student ‘swept the floor’ at the inaugural FastrackTM in 2011.
Thoki Tafeni also won a 6-month internship at Foschini and is now a UX & Product Designer working with the biggest brands in the world.
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