Collective Rw is spearheading Rwanda’s nascent fashion industry with its strength in numbers approach. Founded in 2015 by some of Kigali’s most established designers, they work together to support each other and the local scene, thereby generating jobs and uplifting underserved communities. One of their main achievements is organising the annual Collective Rw Fashion Week, which is now in its third year. They also partner with other organisations, such as The Nest in Kenya and the British Council’s East African Arts programme, for regular pop-ups, exhibitions and workshops across the region.