At Africa Fashion Week London, Meta in partnership with designer Ifeanyi Nwune unveiled the first AI-powered fashion collection.
Launch of the Transcendence Collection
On August 9, 2025, Africa Fashion Week London hosted the launch of Transcendence — the world's first fashion collection designed using Meta's AI technology. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection blends African heritage with modern technology, bringing an innovative vision of fashion to life.
Technological Influence on Design Process
The collection was developed using Meta AI creative tools, including the Search and Imagine features, throughout the creative process, from fabric selection to visual storytelling. Designer Ifeanyi Nwune utilized prompt responses generated by Meta AI to enhance his creative process, adapting design sketches into physical pieces.
Significance for African Designers
The showcase attracted notable fashion influencers such as Kwadwo Adutwum, Way Of Yaw, and Demi Colleen, along with media personalities and industry stakeholders. The event highlighted how Meta AI's creative tools can empower African designers to innovate on a global stage.
The Transcendence collection celebrates African creativity while emphasizing Meta’s commitment to providing creators with accessible tools to bring their visionary ideas to life.