Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Zimbabwe is set to make history as the first African country to host the esteemed World Fashion Week® in 2026. The event will unfold at the iconic Victoria Falls, recognized as the world’s largest waterfall and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The week-long event, scheduled from April 1st to 5th, 2025, aims to highlight sustainable practices within the fashion industry under the theme “Give Your Light to the World – Africa is Now.
” World Fashion Week® Zimbabwe 2025/26 will consist of a series of fashion shows that celebrate sustainability and cultural heritage, aiming to foster international relations through the universal language of fashion. The focus will be on promoting environmental stewardship, cultural appreciation, and economic growth through sustainable fashion. The campaign will also shine a light on empowerment initiatives for women and children across the continent.
Highlighting the event will be the World Fashion Week Zimbabwe 2026, featuring the renowned Ivhu Tribe. An exclusive photo session with celebrity photographer Robbie Merritt, known for his work with major media outlets like Fox, CNBC, NBC, and Newswire, will capture the essence of this gathering. Top models and designers from across five continents will display their sustainable creations, emphasizing global cooperation and social responsibility.
“We are honored to present World Fashion Week in Zimbabwe, an amazing nation, rich in culture, wonderful people, landscap.