Dear Fashion Designer Returns with Live Ready-To-Wear Masterclass This May

After a powerful first outing, Dear Fashion Designer is back with the second edition of its highly anticipated Ready-To-Wear Masterclass, set to take place on May 28, 2026. This time, live and in-person.

Following the success of its debut virtual session, which gathered over 200 fashion designers across Africa and sparked strong testimonials around clarity, growth, and direction, this new edition is designed as a more intentional, hands-on evolution of that experience.

Coming off the momentum of the Dear Fashion Designer Vision Board Retreat held in January 2026, the brand continues its mission to help designers move from ideas to execution, bridging the gap between creativity and structure in the African fashion industry.

This year’s masterclass features six expert-led sessions covering the core building blocks of a successful ready-to-wear brand. Topics include:

Fashion Product Life Cycle

Manufacturing for Ready-To-Wear

Fashion Law

Marketing Strategy

Digital Literacy

3D Fashion Technology

Each session is curated to give designers practical, real world insights, no fluff, just the tools needed to build, scale, and sustain a fashion business in today’s fast evolving market.

Beyond the learning, attendees will also gain access to valuable networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts and like minded designers shaping the future of African fashion.

Enquiries: sonayoncadmus@gmail.com

Registration: https://selar.com/r52685sun1

About Dear Fashion Designer

Dear Fashion Designer is a growing platform committed to empowering fashion creatives with the knowledge, structure, and community needed to build sustainable brands. Through curated experiences, masterclasses, and retreats, it continues to shape a new wave of intentional designers across Africa.