For us, (Red) has always been about being in the cultural zeitgeist.

We were thinking about the people that are out there with real platforms.

This night is about bringing them together, (Red) president and chief operating officer Jennifer Lotito explained.

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The project aims to inject newness and excitement into the fashion industry, while empowering creatives across the continent.

There need to be many famous, global African fashion designers.

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