Lagos Fashion Week 2024 (14th Fashion Week) is coming this October. Specifically, the event will run from October 23 to 27, 2024.
Each year, this prestigious event attracts Africa’s top fashion talents. Creative designers showcase their latest collections. Additionally, innovative stylists present groundbreaking concepts.
The organizers focus on celebrating African fashion excellence. As a result, they bring together diverse creative minds. Subsequently, these collaborations shape the future of the continent’s fashion industry.
For this year’s edition, organizers emphasize the fashion value chain. Particularly, they highlight how each step contributes to the industry’s growth. Furthermore, they showcase innovations in sustainable fashion practices.
During the five-day event, attendees will explore various aspects of fashion. For instance, they’ll witness runway shows featuring cutting-edge designs. Moreover, they’ll participate in discussions about industry advancements.
The event serves multiple purposes in the fashion ecosystem. Primarily, it connects talented designers with industry professionals. Additionally, it provides a platform for emerging African fashion brands.
Throughout Lagos Fashion Week, sustainability takes centre stage. Consequently, designers present eco-friendly collections. Meanwhile, industry experts share insights on sustainable practices.
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“The event will showcase a shared vision for the future of African fashion, highlighting the entire fashion value chain’s role in driving innovation and sustainability across the continent,” a statement from the organizers reads in part.
This year’s Lagos Fashion Week will centre around the theme “Commune.” The five-day event promises an exciting lineup, including runway shows, networking sessions, talent discovery opportunities, the Visual Makers’ Fellowship, a fashion business series, exhibitions, and after-parties.
The runway will spotlight design collections from Green Access finalists—designers who have completed mentorships focused on sustainable fashion practices. These collections will highlight the growing emphasis on eco-conscious fashion in Africa’s future.
This year’s debut collections will be presented by notable designers such as Dimeji Ilori, Garbe, Malité, Oya Abeó, and Revival, all set to showcase fresh perspectives in African fashion.
Sponsors like Heineken, Bioderma, Lush, TOMS, Prosper Africa, and Afrexim back up Lagos Fashion Week 2024. Launched by Omoyemi Akerele in 2011, this annual event has grown to become one of Africa’s largest and most influential fashion showcases.
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