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Help Shape the Future of African Fashion

Living abroad shouldn't mean losing touch with your culture - but finding authentic, high-quality and affordable African fashion online isn't always easy. If you've ever struggled with trust, sizing, quality, expensive shipping, or finding designers you truly can trust, you're not alone. At Afrostitches, we're building a marketplace designed around your needs, and before we build the future, we want to hear your story. Every response brings us one step closer to making African fashion more accessible, trusted, and celebrated around the world. Your voice matters.

Step 1: Shopping Habits & Where You Shop
Monthly
Every 2-3 months
Twice a year
Once a year
Rarely
(Multiple choice)
Weddings
Church
Birthdays
Cultural festivals
Parties
Photoshoots
Everyday wear
Gifts
Other
(Multiple choice)
Instagram
WhatsApp
Facebook
TikTok
Personal shopper
Family/Friends
Local African shops
Etsy
Amazon
Designer websites
Other marketplaces
Pinterest
YouTube
Fashion influencers
Google
African events
Step 2: Biggest Problems & Trust
(Multiple choice)
Hard to trust sellers
Fake products
Ordered & never received item
Item different from photos
Poor quality
Wrong sizing
Expensive shipping
Long delivery times
No returns / exchanges
Poor communication
Difficult payment
Hidden charges
Limited styles
No reviews
No tracking
Yes
Maybe
No
Step 3: Sizing, Fit & Delivery
Size recommendation
AI virtual try-on
Detailed measurements
Model height information
Customer photos
Video fitting
Easy exchange policy
3–5 days
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
Free only
Under £10
£10–20
£20–40
More than £40
Step 4: Afrostitches Concept & Pricing
At Afrostitches, we are building a trusted global marketplace to help Africans in the diaspora to discover and buy authentic, quality and affordable African fashion from verified designers, making authentic African fashion accessible worldwide through secure shopping, quality assurance, sizing support, reliable and affordable international delivery.
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2
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5
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10
1 = Not appealing 10 = Very appealing
(Select up to 5)
Verified designers
Fast delivery
AI size recommendation
Virtual try-on
Buyer protection
Easy returns
Loyalty rewards
Exclusive collections
Designer stories
Reviews
Wishlist
Gift cards
Yes, definitely
Maybe, depending on designs & pricing
No, I prefer local tailors or offline options
Definitely
Probably
Not sure
Probably not
Under £50
£50–100
£100–200
£200–400
£400+
Yes
No
Step 5: Tell Us About Yourself
Almost done! To receive your 30-50% discount code and help us tailor our platform for the diaspora community, please share your contact details below. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
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