OUR OUTREACH

Our Impact

With a vision of creating a vibrant and thriving fashion landscape with global reach and significant local impact, CollectiveRW provides platforms and opportunities for various players within the cultural and creative industries.

Our Collaborations

We provide a space that sparks collaboration and peer-to-peer learning while uniting designers, industry professionals, and consumers seeking a more comprehensive insight into the contemporary fashion landscape. By crafting a network for Africa’s creative class, CollectiveRw empowers local talent to become influential players in the global fashion narrative.

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Thanks to the hair (@posh_salon__spa), makeup (@ivanmugemanyi), and support team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

Thank you to @FashionScout, without whom our whole runway production would not have been possible. #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

Thanks to our event coordination partner, GLS, for pulling everything together and making sure #RFW2022 was a great experience for everyone. #CollectiveRW

Grateful for our partner @poivrenoirkigali who treated us to a gorgeous brunch after the grand finale. #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

Shout out to @alphaentertainment_250 who were responsible for all staging and lighting during the amazing runway show. #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

Thanks to @biculounge for the delicious cocktail that kicked off #RFW2022 at Fashion Night Out. #CollectiveRW

Thank you to @forzzagamingrwanda for their support which made programming for the entire week possible! #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

Special thanks to @ROSLarts for trusting us with the exhibition of the winning photography from their 2019 ROSL Photography Competition. The exhibition enriched the experience of visitors to the Commonwealth Marketplace. #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

A huge highlight of #RFW2022 was the Commonwealth Marketplace -- curated by
@atelier_academy. Our partnership created a beautiful space for #MadeInRwanda brands and designers from across the commonwealth to showcase and sell their pieces. #RFW2022 #

Thanks to @mutizgrwanda for always being willing to support the creative arts. 🍻 #RFW2022 #CollectiveRW

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE

CRW is an organization that was founded in 2015 by a small group of local, established designers. Working in collaboration with industry experts, government institutions, and the private sector, CRW aims to promote a dynamic creative sector which in turn creates jobs, empowering youth and under served communities.

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