FTV SANDTON - Official After Party Venue for Arise Africa Fashion Week

FTV Sandton is the official party venue for ARISE Africa Fashion Week
ARISE Africa Fashion Week showcases the continents leading fashion designers

Johannesburg, 27 May 2009- The organisers of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban Fashion Weeks- African Fashion International- have announced that they will be showcasing Africa’s leading fashion designers at the upcoming ARISE Africa Fashion Week. The event will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from the 12 to 20 June 2009.

Fashion TV Sandton, well-known social hotspot, will be the official party venue- entertaining glamorous models, fashion designers and the ‘who’s who’ of the fashion and entertainment industry.

According to Lorinda Voges, National Group Marketing Manager for FTV, “much of what the FTV brand represents will be showcased at the ARISE African Fashion Week, making FTV Sandton the perfect host for the official after party.”

ARISE Africa Fashion Week is a sponsorship agreement with ARISE magazine. Produced in the United Kingdom and distributed internationally, the acclaimed magazine features African style and culture.

“ARISE Africa Fashion Week is a great stage to showcase South Africa’s talent and unique African style. FTV have always been a keen supporter of home-grown talent. We recently named Priyeshka Lutchman Miss FTV Africa 2009, where she will go on to compete for the coveted international title,” says Voges.

“ARISE Africa Fashion Week is another example of where the rest of the world can focus on Africa and what we have achieved in the fashion industry,” she adds.

Nduka Obaigbena, group chairman and editor-in-chief of ARISE, said “The partnership with African Fashion International (AFI) is a continued celebration of African achievement and an extension of our commitment to recognize and showcase the very best of African creative talent.”

ARISE Africa Fashion Week is set to bring all fashionistas to the centre of Johannesburg in order to catch a glimpse of the fashion collections, exhibitions, trade and entertainment.