
DESIGNER APPLICATION
Designer/Brand applications for the GIFW 2026 are NOW open in the following participation categories:
Showcase Your Collection: Present your designs on an international runway, with professional models, hair and make-up fully provided.
Reach an Elite Audience: Show your work to buyers, journalists, editors, influencers and celebrities, the people who move the industry, all in one room.
Keep the Spotlight: Receive professional photos and video of your show at no extra cost, ready to use across all your own channels.
Full-Spectrum Press Coverage: Get featured across newspapers, magazines, TV, radio and online media through GIFW's dedicated press office.
Amplify Your Brand: See your name in event flyers and press releases, with custom brand videos and magazine features in our premium packages.
Made in Gambia, Seen Worldwide: Join a global movement that puts sustainable, homegrown African fashion on the international map.
Build Real Connections: Turn one runway into lasting relationships with buyers, partners and fellow designers from across the world.
Leave Your Mark: Take your place in one of Africa's most prestigious fashion events and launch your label onto the world stage.
*Please note that all registrations will go under a review and approval process.