AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2026 OPEN CASTING CALL
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) in partnership with The Walk Method, has announced its official 2026 open casting call for catwalk talent. The high-stakes event will take place on Sunday, 5 July 2026, at ArtsHouse Studios in London. This marks the only live, in-person casting session being held this year for the AFWL 2026 runway.
The single-day, structured audition offers male and female models a direct opportunity to join one of the world’s most prestigious fashion productions. Selected models must be fully available for the live fashion shows taking place on Friday, 21 August, and Saturday, 22 August 2026.
An expert industry panel will review all talent on-site, including the AFWL Creative Director, Head Stylist, and Casting Director Elishia Edwards. Organisers stress that this is a formal selection process for a professional production rather than informal scouting.
The panel is strictly looking for models who demonstrate:
- Strong runway presence and technical walk skills.
- Confidence and control under high-pressure live environments.
- Professional attitude and exceptional workplace discipline.
- Immediate readiness for a fast-paced, live fashion event.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Venue: ArtsHouse Studios, 15 Pratt Mews, London, NW1 0AD
- Mandatory Show Dates: Friday, 21 August & Saturday, 22 August 2026
Advanced online registration is strictly required for entry. Models can secure their audition slot by visiting the official registration page www.thewalkmethod.com/afwlcasting
About Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL)
Africa Fashion Week London’s annual catwalk and exhibition event is one of the world’s largest and longest-running showcases of African and African-inspired fashion & design.
Now in its 16th year, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) has hosted 3000 emerging and established designers and exhibitors to 80,000 visitors, including buyers, retailers, industry professionals and global media. Overall, 26 African countries and 67 countries have been represented, including diaspora designers from Brazil, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the Americas.
Additionally, AFWL has produced 12 third-party events such as the Southbank Centre’s Africa Utopia and Meltdown Festival, the Mayor of London’s Africa on the Square, and the Africa Centre’s Summer Festival.
Such is the importance of AFWL, that the initiative positively impacts, directly and indirectly, over 5000 individuals annually, including SMEs, designers, tailors, textile designers, students, visitors, models, stylists, photographers, journalists, caterers, artists, tech and production staff and lovers of fashion.
