Africa Fashion Week 2015: A Runway Hit!

Celebrate an exciting, week-long global event of culture, connection and community at Africa Fashion Week of the Lowcountry. The first of its kind in Beaufort, AFWLC will showcase designers, artists, craftsmen, culture, history, fabric textiles and everything that represents the best of the Lowcountry and Africa.

Presented by Ngome Couture and the Ngome Collective Boutique in Beaufort, the schedule includes tonight’s 6:30 to 8:30 opening ceremony and reception at ARTworks that is open to the public.

Other events include a night devoted to batik fabrics (Tuesday); a vintage jazz show and fundraiser featuring Mahoganee and Jan Spencer at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island (Wednesday); a night focused on hair in an event called “How the Queen Wears her Crown (Thursday); and an African fashion on the runway show (Friday.)

WHEN: Today through Friday.

WHERE: Most events are at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary St.

COST: Ranging from free to $75 for a week-long pass.

DETAILS: www.afwlc.com