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AFM embraces the traditional purpose of a museum, which is to develop social knowledge and encourage discussion about society, culture and African national identity.
As acquiring and conserving fashion garments is a service already provided by other public and private institutions, AFM rather collects materpieces from each designer that showcases at the subsidiary events; Africa Fashion Week Amsterdam Africa Fashion & Cultural Week (Global).