Train in Fashion Styling at Afrikin Fashion Week Workshop Miami Art Basel

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Miami Art Week

In advance of African Fashion Week Miami 2026: REGENESIS — Crafting the Future, the AfriKin Fashion Workshops invite guests into an intimate, behind-the-scenes exchange with visionary designers from across Africa and the African Diaspora.

Building on the momentum of Resistance on the Runway, this year’s workshops explore what comes next: renewal, reconstruction, and creative authorship. Participants will engage directly with designers whose work centers craftsmanship as innovation, heritage as technology, and fashion as a regenerative force shaping the future of global luxury.

More than a preview of the runway, the workshops immerse attendees in the evolving ecosystem of African fashion—an industry projected to exceed one trillion dollars in global value. Designers share how ancestral intelligence, contemporary design, sustainability, and forward-thinking business models converge in collections that are both culturally rooted and future-facing. Guests will also enjoy a curated shopping experience, hands-on demonstrations, and insight into the ethics, economics, and creative power of African fashion today.

The AfriKin Fashion Workshops offer more than access—they offer continuity and perspective. Guests engage directly with designers who are not only crafting garments, but shaping systems of care, commerce, and cultural preservation.

REGENESIS affirms African fashion as a global force of creativity, authorship, and future-making—where luxury is handcrafted, identity is unapologetic, and the future is designed with intention.

What we build after resistance defines what endures.

Crafting the Future Through Design
Exploring how ancestral techniques and modern innovation intersect to shape contemporary collections.

• Design as Legacy & Innovation: Translating cultural memory, identity, and vision into modern silhouettes.
• Concept Development & Fashion Sketching: From research and inspiration to refined illustration and collection planning.
• Textile Exploration & Fabric Manipulation: Working with indigenous, sustainable, and experimental materials.
• Modern Couture Techniques: Draping, hand-finishing, and bespoke construction for elevated design.

Fashion as a Regenerative Practice

• Regenerative Fashion Futures: Circular systems, ethical production, and long-term design thinking.
• Indigenous Knowledge & Textiles: Honoring traditional craftsmanship while reimagining it for global markets.
• Afrocentric Design Philosophy: Decentering colonial narratives and reclaiming African authorship in fashion.
• Natural Dyes & Traditional Processes: Hands-on engagement with heritage techniques and fiber arts.

From Craft to Commerce

• From Runway to Retail: Scaling collections into sustainable, profitable brands.
• Fashion Entrepreneurship: Building ethical fashion businesses with global reach.
• Brand Identity & Visual Storytelling: Developing a cohesive aesthetic across runway, digital, and retail platforms.
• Pitching to Buyers & Investors: Presenting collections with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Innovation Without Erasure

• Digital Fashion & Hybrid Runways: Exploring 3D design, digital showcases, and immersive fashion experiences.
• The Future of Fabric: Bio-design, smart textiles, and material innovation.
• AI & Creative Tools in Fashion: Leveraging technology to enhance—not replace—creative expression.

Building What Comes Next—Together

• Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Using design as a bridge between continents, cultures, and generations.
• Panel: Designing the Future of African Fashion
  Industry leaders discuss regeneration, sustainability, innovation, and global visibility.
• Networking & Mentorship Lounge: Designer meetups, mentorship circles, and collaborative exchanges.

About the Venue

The AfriKin Art Fair unfolds within the iconic Maison AfriKin at the Scott Galvin Community Center, a cultural landmark in the heart of Downtown North Miami. Perfectly situated between the refined enclaves of Miami Shores and Aventura, the venue offers an elegant setting that mirrors the sophistication and global significance of the fair itself.

Maison AfriKin provides an intimate yet expansive stage for artistic exploration—where cutting-edge exhibitions, immersive installations, and thought-provoking dialogues come to life. Its unique location positions AfriKin as both a community anchor and an international destination, welcoming art patrons, cultural leaders, and collectors from around the world to experience Miami Art Week through the distinctive lens of Africa and its diaspora.

About AfriKin Foundation

AfriKin Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to using the arts and cultural experiences of African origin to build bridges between personal creativity and the collective good of humanity.

Opening creative pathways for learning, understanding, and economic development, AfriKin nurtures artists, educates communities, and promotes sustainable cultural industries that inspire global connection.

Support the Arts with AfriKin
Your donation to AfriKin Foundation directly supports artists, educators, and cultural programs that shape a more connected, compassionate world.

• Tax-Deductible Giving: AfriKin Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit; all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

• Empowering Communities: Every event and exhibition funds educational initiatives, artist grants, and community wellness outreach — because art saves lives.

• Cultural Preservation: We promote African and Diaspora creativity through mentorship, exhibitions, and international exchange, ensuring artists thrive across generations.

When you attend an AfriKin event, you’re not just experiencing culture — you’re investing in humanity.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 Northeast 126th Street, North Miami, United States

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