Call for Papers: The African Journal of Fashion Law and Policy, Deadline to submit papers: 31 July 2026.
The African Journal of Fashion Law & Policy (AJFLP) is the continent’s first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the legal and policy dimensions of Africa’s fashion and creative industries.
Published biannually by the Fashion Law Academy Africa, the Journal brings together legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to advance rigorous, Africa-centred scholarship on the frameworks governing fashion, textiles, cultural expression, and the creative economy across the continent.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
THEME: THE BUSINESS OF AFRICAN FASHION: LAW, POLICY AND EMERGING MARKETS
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 2026
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The African Journal of Fashion Law and Policy
The African Journal of Fashion Law & Policy (AJFLP) is the continent’s first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the legal and policy dimensions of Africa’s fashion and creative industries.
Published biannually by the Fashion Law Academy Africa, the Journal brings together legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to advance rigorous, Africa-centred scholarship on the frameworks governing fashion, textiles, cultural expression, and the creative economy across the continent.
Africa’s fashion industry is one of the most culturally significant and commercially dynamic sectors on the continent. Yet the legal and policy infrastructure supporting it remains fragmented, underdeveloped, and underexamined in academic literature. AJFLP exists to close that gap by publishing work that is intellectually rigorous, practically relevant, and grounded in the realities of African legal systems and African market contexts.
The Journal welcomes submissions from law students, legal academics, practising lawyers, doctoral researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals. We publish academic articles, case notes, book reviews, and practitioner commentary.
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF FASHION LAW & POLICY
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
THEME:
THE BUSINESS OF AFRICAN FASHION: LAW, POLICY AND EMERGING MARKETS
PUBLICATION DATE:
JUNE 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS — VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
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Publisher: FLAA Publishing
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Frequency: Biannual — two issues per year
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Format: Digital publication via the AJFLP website, with print-on-demand options for institutions
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Citation Style: OSCOLA
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Language: English
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Contact: info@fashionlawacademyafrica.com
Suggested Areas of Focus:
Submissions may engage with, but are not limited to, the following:
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The adequacy of existing IP frameworks such as copyright, trademark, design protection, geographical indications, for protecting African cultural heritage in fashion
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Traditional knowledge and the limits of Western IP paradigms in the African context
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Community rights, collective ownership, and the legal status of culturally significant textiles and designs
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Geographical indications as a protection mechanism through comparative analysis and African case studies
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The role of customary law and indigenous legal systems in protecting traditional fashion and textile knowledge
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Cultural appropriation, cultural exchange, and the law. With a focus on where legal frameworks currently draw the line
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National legislative approaches to traditional knowledge protection
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Case studies of specific communities, textiles, or disputes involving the commercialisation of African fashion heritage
Submission Categories:
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Academic Articles: 1,500 to 3,000 words. Original, peer-reviewed scholarship on any aspect of the Volume 1, Issue 2 theme.
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Case Notes: 800 to 1,500 words. Analysis of a specific case, regulatory development, or legal event relevant to the theme.
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Book Reviews: 800 to 1,200 words. Reviews of recently published books relevant to African fashion law, IP, cultural heritage, or creative industries law.
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Practitioner Commentary: 1,000 to 2,000 words. Reflective pieces from legal practitioners, policymakers, or industry professionals engaging with the theme from a practice or policy perspective.
Important Dates:
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Call Opens: April 2026
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Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
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Notification of Acceptance: September 2026
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Final Revised Manuscripts Due: Early October 2026
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Publication: October/November 2026
Publication Ethics:
AJFLP adheres to international standards of scholarly integrity. The Journal enforces a peer review process to ensure fairness and academic quality. Authors are required to acknowledge all sources accurately, obtain permissions for copyrighted materials, and comply with applicable research ethics standards. Any form of plagiarism, duplicate submission, or misrepresentation will result in disqualification.
How to Submit:
Please read the Author Guidelines carefully before submitting. Send all submissions to info@fashionlawacademyafrica.com with the subject line: AJFLP Vol. 1 Issue 2 Submission — [Category] — [Author Surname]. Queries may be directed to the same address.
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