AllFashion Sourcing 2026: Free Fashion, Textiles and Design Expo

South Africa’s leading fashion and textile trade event, Allfashion Sourcing, is shining a light on South Africa’s growing fashion and design industry. The programme includes a rundown of global fashion trends, sustainable design and materials, and out-of-this-world creativity.

The event is a vital marketplace for designers, manufacturers, retailers, and innovators seeking to connect, collaborate and co-create the future of fashion in Africa – now hosted in the expanded CTICC 2. Here’s everything buyers, designers, and brands need to know.

What is AllFashion Sourcing

This event runs annually in Cape Town as a business-oriented, three-day marketplace where makers, designers, and the larger fashion community meet, discuss, and explore African creativity, design, and manufacturing for the textile and fashion industry – a sector which employs over 140,000 South Africans nationwide.

This year’s edition is proudly supported by the City of Cape Town, boosting the event’s role as a leading platform for fashion, design, and textiles on the African continent. Key categories for this year’s edition include: fashion, sustainability, accessories, leather, technology, and textiles – all of which are tackled in the diverse, extensive 2026 programme.

What’s on in 2026

Visitors can expect to see and meet with a diverse range of local and international exhibitors, discover the latest trends and innovations, and meet with key partners to establish business opportunities.

There are live fashion shows highlighting the latest collections and innovations in local and international fashion from renowned brands and designers. Additionally, “The Fringe Programme” allows industry professionals to gain valuable insights from industry leaders on sustainability, trends, and the future of fashion. There is also a particular focus on eco-friendly fashion, with a special “AFS” range of upcycled garments made from event banners being showcased at the expo.

With world-class opportunities for networking, sourcing, business matchmaking, and creative inspiration, AllFashion Sourcing is a vital meeting point for Africa’s fashion and textile community.

Young Designer Competition 2026

A platform for emerging talent, the Young Designer Competition remains a highlight of the show. Open to students and recent graduates, this initiative empowers the next generation, allowing them to connect directly with buyers and showcase their work on an international stage.

More information, for visitors and designers alike, is available on the website.

Get free tickets today

With the support of the City of Cape Town, AllFashion Sourcing continues to be a leading platform that empowers local designers & manufacturers, connects African innovation with global markets, drives industry growth, and promotes sustainable practices.

Entrance to the event is free; visitors must just register online.