Planetary Fashion Week

Seven days. Twelve cities. One continent on the runway.

Planetary Fashion Week is TIKTACS' flagship event — a rotating seven-day showcase across twelve Runway Cities where heritage, innovation, and the Creator Guild converge.

African couture runway finale under golden spotlight
The Runway Cities

Twelve Cities, One Continuous Runway

Each city hosts a leg of Planetary Fashion Week, connecting the continent to its diaspora through a single rotating showcase.

Lagos

Nigeria

Accra

Ghana

Nairobi

Kenya

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Dakar

Senegal

Kinshasa

DR Congo

Johannesburg

South Africa

Cairo

Egypt

London

United Kingdom

New York

United States

Paris

France

São Paulo

Brazil

The Archive

Moments from the Runway Cities

A look back at past collections, gala nights, and heritage processions from across the twelve Runway Cities.

Models in tribal textile couture on the Lagos heritage runway

Lagos — Heritage Runway

Couture gala evening gown reveal in Accra

Accra — Couture Gala

Emerging designer showcase on the Nairobi runway

Nairobi — Emerging Designers

Diaspora designer collection on the Dakar runway

Dakar — Diaspora Runway

Sustainable textile collection presented in Johannesburg

Johannesburg — Sustainability Summit

Closing ceremony finale walk in Cairo under gold light

Cairo — Closing Finale

The Seven Days

One Week, Seven Chapters of the Continent's Story

Day 1

Opening Ceremony & Heritage Runway

The week opens with a continental procession of tribal textiles, drumming, and the lighting of the Guild flame.

Day 2

Emerging Designers Showcase

New Creator Guild members present their debut collections to global buyers and press.

Day 3

Textile Innovation Day

Panels and runway pieces spotlighting new techniques in weaving, dyeing, and sustainable fabric.

Day 4

Diaspora Runway

Designers from the diaspora bring reinterpreted heritage silhouettes back to the continent.

Day 5

Sustainability Summit

Working sessions on ethical sourcing, fair pay, and protecting artisan communities.

Day 6

Couture Gala

The week's signature evening — Planetary Couture License holders unveil flagship collections.

Day 7

Closing Ceremony & Awards

Council leaders honor the season's standout designers and open applications for the next cycle.

How to Participate

Bring Your Collection to the Runway

Planetary Couture License holders and Creator Guild members can apply to show a collection in any Runway City. Selected designers receive production support, global press, and a licensed runway slot.

Apply Through the Guild