It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Trade and Fairs Consulting GmbH

Turn of Events / Ethiopia Resurgent / III

28 October 2025

5 minutes

The Addis Ababa chapter of ASFW brings together exhibitors from over seventy countries, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest sourcing platform.

ASFW Shows How Africa Is Moving From Sourcing Margins to Global Manufacturing Mainstream

The dynamics of global sourcing are evolving, and Africa is positioning itself at the heart of these shifts. With infrastructure built through Asian partnerships and an expanding manufacturing base, the continent is becoming part of a broader rebalancing of global trade. Guiding this transformation is Skander Negasi, Chief Executive Officer of Trade and Fairs Consulting, organiser of Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week, who underscores that Africa’s sourcing story is now one of resilience, resourcefulness, and rising capability.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

Spotlight: Ethiopia Resurgent

Leader Speak / Skander Negasi

19 September 2022

6 minutes

A triangle between designers, sourcing companies and manufacturers, the ‘Walk for Business – WfB’ is a unique concept in Africa. If buyers want to order a big amount from the designers, the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week ensures that local manufacturers assist in producing a larger amount on behalf of the designer.

Second-Hand Clothing is a Killer of African Manufacturing and Jobs

The Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week is Africa's largest trade show for fashion, sustainability and innovation. Here, Africa's fashion and manufacturing industry meets international investors and brands. In a run up to the eighth edition which gets under way on 4 November, Skander Negasi, Chief Executive Officer of organiser Trade and Fairs Consulting GmbH, speaks about prospects, problems and mitumba.

Subir Ghosh

Interview

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