Lagos Fashion Week 2018 Autumn/Winter presentations 'Seasons' official schedule announced

The presentation series is entitled ‘Seasons’ is an ode to the metamorphosis of the African fashion industry and its emerging talents.

Lagos Fashion Week (formerly known as Lagos Fashion and Design Week) is a multi-day fashion week held in Lagos, Nigeria. This year's Autumn/ Winter presentations entitled 'Seasons' will take place 23th-25th March and the official schedule has been released.

The A/W presentations, which was introduced last year, speaks to African designers who are already creating collections for both traditional fashion seasons of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter and are seeking a global audience and customer base.

It also speaks to Lagos Fashion Week’s commitment to catalysing the African Fashion industry ecosystem and providing greater avenues for commercial success for designers based on the continent.

The Presentation series is entitled ‘Seasons’  - an ode to the metamorphosis of the African fashion industry, the emerging talents, key industry purveyors, the systems and structures, required to lead it to its promise land – a robust industry gravely impacting lives and the African economic landscape.​

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Lagos Fashion Week AW presentations

What to expect

This year’s presentation will take an intimate salon-style format, the collection showcase will be followed by a client-designer reception adopting the ‘see now, buy now’ model that allows clients shop or order straight from presentations.

Showcasing designers for the A/W presentations are:  Bridget Awosika, Emmy Kasbit, Gozel Green, GREY, IAMISIGO, Kenneth Ize, Maxivive, Mo Agusto, Onalaja, Orange Culture, Re, Sisiano, Style Temple, Sunny Rose and Tsemaye Binitie. Collectively, they capture an authentic narrative of indigenous style and fashion expressions.

Speaking about the forthcoming event LFW Founder, Omoyemi Akerele said: “The inaugural A/W presentation was well received and we are excited for season two and to have the opportunity to once again create an impactful and immersive visual experience, that at its helm enhances client –designer engagement and fosters commerce. Fashion Focus Fund x Fets Wallet is a welcome addition to the support we provide for young and emerging designers on the scene and we look forward to its impact on their business.”