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Going African Street Style with the Dandy Lions…

Photo credit: Sara Shamsavari

Moroccan themed ‘Salon’ curated by celebrated artist Hassan Hajjaj, catwalk show by Nigerian designer Samson Soboye with stylists from the London College of Fashion, a Capoeira masterclass with Mestre Pastel from Raizes de Rua, and a live photo session with photographic artist Sara Shamsavari introducing the Shantrelle P Lewis’ Dandy Lion project and more…

This Sunday, July 27 2014, from midday to 7pm, Calvert Avenue and Arnold Circus in Shoreditch E8 will be transformed into a riot of vibrant senses, sights and sounds – a day dedicated to championing the influence of African creativity on London’s cultural life.

Accessing the Mainstream III | African Street Style has been created by social entrepreneur Jeffrey Lennon, Director of SIMPLICIOUS C.I.C, in partnership with the London College of Fashion, Hackney and Tower Hamlets Councils, and the Shoreditch local community.

The one day festival will see a Moroccan themed ‘Salon’ curated by celebrated Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj, catwalk shows curated by Samson Soboye and stylists from the London College of Fashion, a Capoeira masterclass with Brasilian Mestre Pastel from Raizes de Rua, Africa meets Brazilian Dance masterclass with Irineu Noguiera Dance, live acoustic performances from North Africa and West African musicians, featuring  Simo Lagnawi and Jally Kebba Susso, DJs from Soul Jazz Records (Sounds of the Universe), and the Aba-Shanti Sound System, film and imagery provided by students from SOAS and more.

I know where I’ll be this Sunday…

http://africanstreetstylefestival.co.uk/