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09 June 2025
The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion
The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.
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22 October 2024
These Designers Are Ready to Tell Their Stories on the Lagos Fashion Week Runway
Samiat Salami, Bella Adeleke and Rosette Ale are among the finalists of Lagos Fashion Week’s Green Access fashion accelerator program this year.
News
21 May 2024
The Rise and Rise of Banke Kuku
The Nigeria-born, London-raised entrepreneur has been a textile designer, sold soft furnishings and is now building a subculture following in the garment-making side of the fashion industry.
News
03 November 2023
Who Had the Best Private Show at Lagos Fashion Week 2023?
From IAMISIGO’s complex showmanship to the intimate, dining setting of Imad Eduso, this season’s offsite private shows were both extravagant and minimalist.
News
01 November 2023
10 Brands We Loved At Lagos Fashion Week 2023
In between crochet goodies and sculptural wearables, these brands pulled at our heart strings.
News
31 October 2023
The After Parties of Lagos Fashion Week 2023: How It Happened
Heineken threw a party to celebrate 150 years, then it was a taste of EDM at Sweat It Out.
News
30 October 2023
The Best Street Style at Lagos Fashion Week 2023
A high-octane parade of color and bold outfits, some of the best looks of Lagos Fashion were spotted in the crowd — with chic minimalism and a fresh approach to functional wear.
News
25 October 2023
A Survival Guide to Lagos Fashion Week
Because Fashion Week in Lagos isn’t for the weak, we have put together a list of must-have essentials for your survival kit.
Fashion + Beauty
06 November 2022
"Backstage is Where the Real Show Happens:’’ Behind the Scenes of Lagos Fashion Week 2022
The real magic of Lagos Fashion Week occurs backstage. Here is an inside look at how stylists, designers, models, photographers and makeup artists prep for a fashion show.
Fashion + Beauty
03 November 2022
Tia Adeola on Her Lagos Fashion Week Debut and the Five Essentials She Can't Live Without
We caught up with Nigerian-born New York-based designer Tia Adeola on the inspiration behind her spring/summer 2023 collection, what it is like making her Lagos Fashion Week debut and the five essentials she can’t do fashion week without.
Fashion + Beauty
02 November 2022
The Best Runway Looks of Lagos Fashion Week 2022
From newcomers like Heru Shezi and Oshobor to the beloved return of Nigerian womenswear brand Fruché, here are the best looks from this catwalk season.
Fashion + Beauty
01 November 2022
The Biggest Trends at Lagos Fashion Week 2022
From knitwear to tassel bags, here are the biggest trends that ruled Lagos Fashion Week 2022.
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