Ethiopia Elevates Africa’s Voice on Global Fashion Stage at BRICS+ Fashion Summit
Addis Ababa, September 5, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia reaffirmed its growing influence in the global fashion industry through a robust presence at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit 2025, held in Moscow from August 28 to 30.
The event, which brought together over 100 stakeholders from more than 60 countries, served as a pivotal platform for dialogue on innovation, sustainability, cultural narratives, and investment in the fashion sector, TV BRICS reported.
Ethiopia’s participation was both prominent and substantive. Mahlet Teklemariam, Founder of Hub of Africa Fashion Week, chaired the Business Program’s “Regional Session on Africa,” convening leading African industry figures including Mahlet Afework, Founder and CEO of MAFI MAFI and the Mafi Fashion Academy and Lab in Ethiopia; Anis Montacer, Founder of Tunis Fashion Week; Susan Sabet, Board Member and Secretary General of the Egyptian Fashion and Design Council; Mmantlha Sankoloba, CEO of the Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association; and Nana Tamakloe, CEO of Accra Fashion Week, Ghana.
The Ethiopian delegation also featured Anna Getaneh, Founder and Creative Director of African Mosaique, who contributed to the session “Power of Positioning: Brand Evolution — From Logo to Culture.” Tsgehiwot Haftu Geretsadik, Head of the Garment and Fashion Desk at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, participated in discussions on “Market Privileges: How to Attract Investors to the Fashion Industry.”
The delegation’s active engagement underscored Ethiopia’s expanding role in the creative and fashion industries. The summit provided a strategic opportunity for knowledge exchange, fostering partnerships, and identifying collaborative initiatives to elevate African fashion on the international stage.
Reflecting on the summit, Mahlet Teklemariam emphasized that “the networks and connections established at BRICS+ Fashion Summit can catalyze collaborations and advance our industries on a global scale.”
Ethiopia’s involvement signals the country’s commitment to promoting Africa’s fashion ecosystem, amplifying its visibility, and positioning it as a competitive force in the international market.