Raffia featured in many collections. Here used to tremendous effect at Cynthia Abila
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To get you in in the mood for the show-stopping extravaganza, the glamour and unrivalled sophistication that is Lagos Fashion Week, watch this tribute:
LAGOS FASHION WEEK celebrates a huge 15 year milestone this year, flying the flag for unabashedly fabulous African fashion – with trends that are emulated, interpreted and celebrated the world over, from Paris to New York and beyond.
African design may well be unrivalled in terms of the eternal creative spark it injects into world fashion. Celebrated designers like Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood have been drawing inspiration from the inimitable patterning, colour vibrancy and design boldness that emanate from Africa, season after season.
Silk patterning set the stage for unrivalled glamour. At EKI Silk
And this season LAGOS FASHION WEEK was a true showcase edition of glam, sophistication, forward-thinking design, unrivalled artistry and storytelling that’s intrinsic to every African collection.
Regal luxe at Wanni Fuga
The tactile texturing of pieces – the use of raffia, macramé, crochet and fringing in particular – stood out as a key trend – and one that will no doubt be mirrored in European and world collections next season.
Tactile headpieces, tie-dye and crafty rosettes at Eki Kere
Crocheted textures and pom-poms at Y’Wande.
Fringing was a key trend this season. At Sevon de Jana
Layers of texture, slashing and fringing. At KNWO
A raffia-adorned skirt at t Pepperrow
Vertical fringing looks very elegant. At FSS
The key trends of texturing and bold yellow as the colour of the season combine at Oshobor
Luxe glamour featured in many collections, with satin and silk leading the way for floaty, dreamy ensembles. As for colour trends, egg yolk yellow, burnt orange, rust, mud and ochre stood out as key shades across collections. Pastels also made cameo appearances.
Colour – and especially egg yolk yellow – couldn’t be bolder if it tried. At Sisiano
A symphony of pleating and draping in pastels. At LFJ
Lavender boucle looks super elegant. At Hawa Paris
Satin glamour in petrol blue – at Fruche
The glam factor was scorchingly high! At Maison Alulla
Sit back and enjoy the vibrant fusion that is LAGOS FASHION WEEK. What you’re witnessing is the next era of global fashion.
NKWO
Watch NKWO’s show here:
A celebration of all things dapper, nautical and pirate-esque – from stripes to ruffles – encapsulates NKWO’s avant-garde collection of glorious swashbuckle pieces. Denim rubs shoulders with pinstripes while pure white cotton accents and cheeky berets top off a collection that makes one yearn for setting sail.
Yellow – the colour of the season – combines with another trend, stripes, to be fully on trend!
At NKWO
At NKWO
At NKWO
At NKWO
OSHOBOR
Watch Oshobor’s show here:
Texture is king at Oshobor where lace combines with raffia fringing in the season’s favourite shades – and new-age crocheted chainmail menswear looks very elegant indeed.
At Oshobor
At Oshobor
ORIRE
Ultra-feminine pieces were showcased at Orire in the most delicious shades of waterlily, raspberry pink, lavender and salad green. Floaty blouson sleeves, ruching and intricate pleating in jersey make for a wearable, covetable and joyous collection.
At Orire
At Orire
WANNI FUGA
Wanni Fuga’s collection oozed unapologetic regalness! Emerald green house-coats and voluminous lounge pants, feathered details on sleeves and slack bottoms, and double-ruched skirts in deepest plum – fit for any princess – were on offer. Not just the colour combinations, but also the intricate textures and sheer opulnce of the pieces make this one of the most memorable collections at Lagos Fashion Week.
At Wanni Fuga
At Wanni Fuga
At Wanni Fuga
BABAYO
Watch Babayo’s show here:
Again, texture was the key feature in this beautifully tactile and organic collection by Babayo. Natural shades and black in classical (but with a twist) styles made for a collection that’s super easy to imagine in one’s wardrobe, and more to the point – pieces that you’d absolutely LOVE to possess and wear – to work, play or on holidays! The fringing on the pockets of a body-hugging dress look so ‘now’, as does the champagne wraparound-the-waist jumpsuit. What’s not to like?
At Babayo
At Babayo
At Babayo
At Babayo
CYNTHIA ABILA
Watch Cynthia Abila’s show here:
Bold statement pieces in the season’s key shades are what make Cynthia Abila’s collection one to wax lyrical about. Examples of this brilliance include a mini cloaks in patchwork featuring joyous rainbow shades, accessorised with handmade leather satchel, a dramatic headpiece that tops off a sunshine yellow coat and the pièce de résistance: a gloriously hand-painted trench-coat depicting African pots and symbolism.
At Cynthia Abila
At Cynthia Abila
At Cynthia Abila
ADAMA PARIS
Sengalese brand Adama Paris delivered more molten metallics to the Lagos runway. Shades of ochre, burnt orange, gold, rust, mud and stone in silk and organza underscored the feminitiy of this collection. The ruffled, pleated and gathered silhouettes looked regal, luxurious and contemporary. Above all, these pieces oozed gracefulness and elegance.
At Adama Paris
At Adama Paris
At Adama Paris
FRUCHE
The patchwork coats at Fruche wove together a tale of many cultures, but underscored the iconic African identity in all the textiles and shades utilised. The silhouettes are nipped-in-the-waist sculptural, the patterning bold and the use of colour-blocking ingenious. These are pieces of art as much as they are fashion – and above all, they heirloom pieces.
At Fruche
At Fruche
FIA
Ochre, tangerine, sage green, black and white form the backbone of a collection that is as radiant as the African sun. Exquisite silhouettes, asymmetry and extraordinary detailing make for a collection that’s not only super easy to incorporate into one’s wardrobe, but also one that could just elevate you to the status of African princess!
At FIA
At FIA
At FIA
LFJ
This is modern African fashion at its very best, at LFJ. Tactile, kinetic and bold details define the pieces that have an almost architectural feel to them. Swingy macramé dresses, crocheted raffia accents on dresses and headpieces and pleats reminiscent of the work of the late Issey Miyake, look contemporary. Pastels, neutrals and white radiate freshness, with silhouettes capturing the forward-thinking quality of Lagos Fashion Week.
At LFJ
At LFJ
At LFJ
At LFJ
AMOS TAFIRI
Think (bold) ‘African’ Delft! Think perfection in layering, think virginal white and royal blue organza – and you’re close to visualising the beauty of Amos Tafiri’s collection. But do yourself a favour and appreciate each one of these masterstrokes in design for real!
At Amos Tafiri
At Amos Tafiri
At Amos Tafiri
MALITE
Watch Malite’s show here:
The Malite woman is a statuesque beauty, clad in classical garb – but with an overt African flavour. With romantic frills, gathers, tiers and asymmetry beautifully showing off models’ trim shoulders, this collection effortlessly showcases contemporary Africa.
At Malite
At Malite
At Malite
PEPPERROW
Watch Pepperrow’s show here:
Pepperrow’s offering was pure hand-crafted magic! Each piece was either hand-embroidered, hand-dyed or hand-embellished in one way or another. From drapey kaftans to Dior-esque bodycon dresses, overt African influence in artistry, design, colour and patterning was celebrated. The artistic vision as well as technical prowess of this collection had chins wagging long after the show!
At Pepperrow
At Pepperrow
At Pepperow
At Pepperrow
OTHER OUTSTANDING PIECES
There were so many superb collections – and not enough publishing space. The best we could do was to give credit to a few more wo-worthy pieces…
Liquid silk velvet. At Imad Eduso
Patchwork make the man! At Boyedo
Nautical stripes for East African shores. At Hertunba
Dandy – from head to toe! At Dimeji Ilori
Orange scales on denim are beyond striking. At ESO by Liman
Drapey and dreamy. At Olooh
Beehive vibes! Texture and volume on the hips exaggerate the nipped waist. At Desiree Iyama
A pillar-box red silk ensemble with a cape fit for a superhero. At Sisiano
On this red-hot note, it’s time to say GOODBYE to sizzling hot LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2025!
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