Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4 takes place from 1–7 November 2026, moving across Mombasa, Nairobi, Malindi and Watamu.
The week brings together fashion, circularity, business, media, community and culture through industry conversations, environmental action and the return of the No New Clothes Runway.
PICK YOUR DAY OR EXPERIENCE THE FULL WEEK
Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4 is designed as a week-long journey across Kenya, with each day offering a different way to experience the movement. Join us in Mombasa for the opening, connect with media and industry voices in Nairobi, take part in conversations shaping fashion’s next economy at Kofisi, travel with us to the Coast, contribute to community action through the Malindi beach cleanup, or experience the week’s finale at the No New Clothes Runway in Watamu. You can attend one day, choose the events most relevant to you, or follow the full Season 4 programme from 1–7 November 2026 as we bring together fashion, circularity, business, culture and community across Mombasa, Nairobi, and Malindi.
DAY 1 - Sunday 7 (9am to 12pm)
As part of Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4, Eco Fashion Week Africa and Sustainable Ocean Alliance Kenya will bring together partners, volunteers, youngpeople and members of the community for a hands on mangrove planting day in Mombasa.
This is a day for action. Together, we will plant mangroves and contribute directly to the restoration of an ecosystem that plays an important role in protecting Kenya’s coastline.
Mangroves are among the most valuable coastal ecosystems. They help protect shorelines from erosion and flooding, provide important nursery habitats for fish and other marine species, improve water quality and store significant amounts of carbon.
Kenya has also demonstrated the value of community led mangrove restoration through projects along its coastline, showing that protecting these ecosystems can support both environmental recovery and coastal communities.
Working with Sustainable Ocean Alliance Kenya, the planting will be guided by local environmental knowledge to ensure that the activity contributes meaningfully to restoration efforts.
WHY MANGROVES MATTER
Mangroves are among the most valuable coastal ecosystems. They help protect shorelines from erosion and flooding, provide important nursery habitats for fish and other marine species, improve water quality and store significant amounts of carbon.
Kenya has also demonstrated the value of community led mangrove restoration through projects along its coastline, showing that protecting these ecosystems can support both environmental recovery and coastal communities.
Working with Sustainable Ocean Alliance Kenya, the planting will be guided by local environmental knowledge to ensure that the activity contributes meaningfully to restoration efforts.
Day 2 - Tuesday 3 November from 3pm
Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4 Press Day brings together selected media with EFWA representatives, participating designers, speakers, partners and collaborators ahead of the main programme.
With refreshments provided, The day will provide opportunities for interviews, photography, filming and conversations around the people, ideas and partnerships that’s making Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4 possible.
Day 3- Wednesday 4 November from 3pm
FUTURES CONVERSATIONS, CONNECTIONS & FASHION’S NEXT ECONOMY
A full afternoon and evening exploring where African fashion is going next.
Fashion Futures brings together designers, entrepreneurs, investors, organisations, industry leaders and members of the creative community for conversations around circular fashion, business, collaboration and
the future of Africa’s fashion economy.
The programme will include:
Industry Conversations & Panel Discussions
Conversations bringing together voices working across fashion, sustainability, finance, business, hospitality, creative industries and the wider circular economy.
FASHION’S NEXT ECONOMY
A collective conversation looking at what needs to happen for African fashion to build stronger businesses, industries and opportunities around creativity, sustainability and circularity.
Circular Market
A curated space for selected brands, designers and circular businesses to showcase and sell their work.
Networking
An opportunity for designers, partners, organisations, media, creatives and industry professionals to connect beyond the stage.
Venue: Kofisi, Nairobi
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Full programme, speakers and access information will be announced soon.
Day 4 - Thursday 5th November from 10am EFWA YOUTH & FASHION STUDENTS DAY (Industry Workshop powered by QKompany)
What does it take to move from fashion school into the real fashion industry?
As part of Eco Fashion Week Africa Season 4, we are opening the doors at Delight Fashion School for a morning of learning, conversation and practical industry insight led by QKompany LLC.
This workshop is open to everyone, with a special focus on fashion students, emerging designers, young creatives and anyone interested in understanding the business and professional side of fashion.
QKompany’s relationship with EFWA and Delight Fashion School has already moved beyond conversation into tangible opportunity.
Earlier this year, 16 Delight Fashion School students submitted portfolios for the EFWA Global Designer Residency powered by QKompany. Five progressed to interviews and two designers, Princess Mumbi Nyaruiru and Susan Kaimuri Muhoro, were selected for a structured international fashion industry internship combining mentorship, practical projects and professional exposure. Their work is expected to return to the EFWA platform for presentation during Season 4 in Malindi.
Thursday’s workshop brings some of that industry knowledge directly to a wider group of young creatives.
Expect practical conversations around design thinking, understanding the consumer, interpreting a professional design brief, global fashion markets, research, portfolio development, professional communication and preparing yourself for opportunities beyond the classroom. These areas reflect the learning framework QKompany has already been developing with the selected students.
Day 5 - Friday 6th November from 9am EFWA COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP | MALINDI
Before fashion takes the runway, we come together for action.
Join Eco Fashion Week Africa designers, volunteers, partners, guests and the Malindi community for a beach cleanup ahead of the Season 4 finale.
The activity reflects a simple principle behind EFWA: the conversations we have around fashion and our environment should also lead to practical action in the communities where we gather.
For partnerships, reach out to us on info@ecofashionweekafrica.com
7 NOVEMBER 2026 NO NEW CLOTHES RUNWAY LION IN THE SUN, MALINDI
Due to limited capacity and to ensure a considered experience for our guests, brands and models, the event is by invitation.
Few tickets will only be purchased at a limited time which will be shared by 30th September.
