For one day only, Regent Street becomes the stage for contemporary Rwandan fashion.
Eight leading designers from Rwanda bring their work to London in a landmark public exhibition on Regent Street for the first time, placing Kigali’s creative energy directly into one of the world’s most recognisable fashion and retail districts.
What will you experience?
Come and explore fashion up close in an open, immersive setting.
The day will offer:
- A curated exhibition of contemporary Rwandan design
- Direct access to designers and their collections
- Conversations about building fashion brands and creative businesses in Rwanda
- Insights into design processes, cultural influences, and industry pathways
- Live music and DJ sets throughout the day featuring London-based Rwandan artist Sarah Phenom and DJ Sweazy
- Opportunities to connect with creatives, students, buyers, media, and industry professionals
Designers attending include Asterie Hitimana (TwinklebyAsty), Patrick Inkanda (Inkanda House), Uwase Liliane (DoBe Couture), Sonia Mugabo (SM), Maurice Niyigena (Matheo Studio), Yves Nshimiyimana (Isheja Vogue), Matthew Rugamba (House of Tayo), and Joselyn Umutoniwase (Rwanda Clothing).
About the exhibition
This exhibition brings Rwandan fashion into direct dialogue with London’s global fashion ecosystem.
It reflects the growth of Rwanda’s creative industries and highlights the role of design-led entrepreneurship in shaping new international markets, collaborations, and cultural exchange.
Rather than a traditional exhibition, this is a meeting point, between designers and audiences, between local practice and global visibility, and between emerging creative economies and established fashion infrastructure.
This event is hosted by the University of Westminster, in partnership with the British High Commission in Rwanda, supported by the Rwanda High Commission in the UK, Inzira Creative Partners, Rwanda Business UK, Kawah Coffee, the British Council, Westminster Students’ Union and International Students House.
