Showcases

Beginning again, in full view.

Fashion shows, pop-ups and exhibitions where African fashion takes the stage it deserves, and where audiences meet the creators in person.

A model in kente at the 2024 U Motle showcase, Oxford Africa Conference
A model twirls an orange dress at sunset, 2026 London showcase
Two models smiling on the runway at the 2025 U Motle showcase
A model in a black kaftan on the terrace, 2026 London showcase
A model in a gold gown on the 2024 U Motle runway
On the record
2027

Oxford Africa Conference showcase, 2027 edition

The next chapter of the showcase where U Motle first took the stage.

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December 2026

U Motle 55 launch, Dubai

A gallery-style launch for the U Motle archive: portraits, garments, films and talks, celebrating African fashion creatives from all 55 countries.

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U Motle 55
2026

London showcase

Moved by our 2025 Oxford showcase, a guest commissioned U Motle to bring the runway to a private triple celebration at Epsom Downs Racecourse.

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The cast of the 2026 U Motle London showcase together at sunset
2025

Oxford Africa Conference showcase

Presented at the conference gala. After the show, an audience member donated $1,000 to support the work.

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The full cast of the 2025 U Motle showcase on the staircase
2024

Oxford Africa Conference showcase

The first U Motle showcase, presented at the conference gala. It is now a signature part of the conference.

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A model walks the full runway at the 2024 U Motle showcase
2026 · London showcase

A private celebration, at golden hour.

A model in a flowing floral gown at sunset, 2026 London showcase
A model in a patchwork jacket on the terrace, 2026 London showcase
Two models on the terrace at dusk, 2026 London showcase
A pink dress and a black tuxedo at sunset, 2026 London showcase
Young models at the 2026 London showcase
2025 · Oxford Africa Conference

The stage grew.

A model in a silver gown walks through the gala room, 2025 showcase
A model dancing in red on the runway, 2025 showcase
A model smiling in a dark green suit and hat, 2025 showcase
A model in a gold gown and sunglasses, 2025 showcase
A model smiling in an orange top and printed skirt, 2025 showcase
2024 · Oxford Africa Conference

Where it began.

A model laughing in a cream fringed look, 2024 showcase
A model in a blue and gold kaftan, 2024 showcase
A model in sunglasses and a silk wrap, 2024 showcase
The audience celebrates as models walk, 2024 showcase
The audience cheers a model in a silk gown, 2024 showcase

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