By Oluchi Obiahu
Date: October 29–November 2, 2025
Location: Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria
Marking its 15th anniversary under the theme “In Full Bloom,” Lagos Fashion Week 2025 celebrated African fashion’s evolution with 60+ designers showcasing sustainable, innovative collections. Attracting 4,000+ attendees, including global buyers and media, it featured runway shows, pop-ups, panels on circular design and local manufacturing, and the International Buyers’ Hub. A finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, the event boosted eco-conscious practices through skills programs reviving native crafts like adire prints. Lagos Fashion Week Official won The Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World, receiving £1M to advance ethical sourcing, clean production, and circular approaches addressing overproduction and overconsumption, setting continental standards for meaningful, responsible fashion.
Spotlight Designers includes
Ejiro Amos-Tafiri: Blended fluid, feminine womenswear with African drapery and oriental influences, using layered textures and embellishments for empowering elegance.
IAMISIGO: Pushed boundaries with minimalist conceptual designs from handwoven fabrics and unconventional materials, fusing tradition and wearable art.
Onalaja: Fused global craftsmanship and African heritage in textured ready-to-wear, with intricate details and bold silhouettes for timeless appeal.
Sahrazad: Debuted ethereal, narrative-driven pieces inspired by folklore, emphasizing sustainable dyes and hand-embroidery for cultural storytelling.
Oshobor: Showcased avant-garde streetwear with upcycled elements, highlighting urban resilience through bold prints and modular designs.
MOT: Explored gender-fluid tailoring with eco-leather alternatives, blending minimalism and bold accents for versatile, conscious luxury.
NKWO: Honed in on heritage motifs with hand-dyed ankara, creating sculptural gowns that honor Igbo traditions while innovating for global markets.
