About Fashion Week

About Maryland Fashion Week & Fashion Week Maryland (MFWFWM)

Maryland Fashion Week & Fashion Week Maryland (MFWFWM) is more than just a fashion event—it’s a cultural movement designed to spotlight Maryland’s influence on global style while empowering designers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to grow, thrive, and reach international success.

ADVANCE: A Ceremonious Global Gateway

The ADVANCE Ceremonious Experience at MFWFWM is a groundbreaking platform that goes beyond the runway. It serves as a high-impact gateway to the global fashion and business landscape—bringing together top local and international designers, business leaders, corporations, and visual artists. ADVANCE is dedicated to both emerging talents and established professionals, driving visibility, economic opportunity, and long-term brand elevation across the DMV metropolitan region and beyond.

Our Mission

To empower creatives and business leaders by connecting them with:

Global media exposure

Retail and brand partnership opportunities

A culturally engaged and fashion-forward audience

Through strategic connections and purposeful programming, MFWFWM ADVANCE fuels e-commerce expansion, brand visibility, and market penetration while promoting social responsibility and sustainable development.

Meet the Visionary: Temitope Kayode

Temitope Kayode is a visionary entrepreneur, author, tech advocate, and the President & CEO of MFWFWM. With a passion for innovation and financial empowerment, he is on a mission to help individuals leverage technology to build sustainable income streams and achieve economic independence.

Temitope’s entrepreneurial journey began with a dream to share the beauty and richness of African fashion with the world. As the founder of Temmy Collection and Crafrik Clothing—two pioneering African fashion brands launched in 1996—he has been instrumental in redefining African fashion on a global stage. His designs seamlessly blend authenticity, elegance, and cultural heritage, making a bold statement across borders.

He also leads as the President & CEO of African Cultural Fashion Heritage (ACFH), a prestigious organization that celebrates African culture through fashion showcases, arts, and cultural performances. Under his leadership, ACFH has become a hub of creativity, pride, and unity, empowering artisans and uniting communities from across the African diaspora and beyond.

Author, Educator & Advocate for Empowerment

Temitope is the author of several acclaimed works, including:

Starting Your Own Fashion Business
AI Profits Unleashed: Earning Online Made Simple and Smart
Divided by Distance, United by Blood
(A poignant exploration of the shared journeys and layered family stories of those living across continents.)

His publications reflect his core values: education, cultural pride, digital literacy, and economic empowerment.

Leading with Vision and Purpose

Whether pioneering fashion innovation, mentoring creatives, or inspiring communities to dream bigger, Temitope Kayode leads with passion and purpose. When he’s not on the frontlines of cultural transformation, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies, collaborating with fellow changemakers, and motivating others to embrace their heritage, lead boldly, and create meaningful change.

Be a part of the movement.

Join us at MFWFWM—where fashion meets purpose, culture meets innovation, and creativity takes center stage.

Visit www.mfwfwm.org to learn more.