Nigerian Student Fashion Design Week 2018 has come to an end, but
exquisite designs showcased on the NSFDW runway will be talked about all
year round. This year, the brand switched up on its usual routine of two
days of catwalk for a five-day schedule of activities which kicked off
on 3rd September with Business of Fashion Forum to the grand finale on
the 8thSeptember at Federal Palace Hotel with a one-day show of
extraordinary designs. The red carpet kicked off by 2pm despite the
poring ran and our red carpet hosts were Moses Akerele of MTV Shuga and
Awoniyi adedolapo, Style blogger and fashion retailer. The gala show
featured two shows – afternoon and evening catwalk shows featuring
over 24 designers. The hosts for the day were Ebonylife TV’s
TomikeAlayande and Bright Okere.
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True to NSFDW culture, the most creative designers are selected by a
panel of judges, this year panel of judges were Chidera Muoka
(Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Life), Akin Faminu (Men’s Style
Blogger/Fashion Influencer), Diipo Ayo Adeusi (Style Consultant), Sharon
Ojong (Creative Director). Jane Michael Ekanem (Fashion
Entrepreneur/Stylist), Adebayo OkeLawal (Creative Director, Orange
Culture) and Maryanne Alabi (International Fashion Consultant/Stylist)
who were present at both shows.
This year, the most creative designer whose designs were outstanding and
captivated the audience went to Agwemel Collection by Elizabeth Agwe.
Elizabeth will showcase her exquisite pieces at African Fashion Week
Houston in October. The Menswear designer of the year was awarded to
FAMS Nigeria who stayed true to this year’s theme, Fashion and The
Millennial. He received a brand new computerized sewing machine from our
brand partner Zinsu technology and will also be showcasing at AFWH in
October. Womenswear Designer of the year was awarded to Modhan, who used
crotchet for all her beautiful designs. She also went home with a brand
new computerised sewing machine and will be showcasing at The Glitz
Africa Fashion Week in Ghana and will also enjoy a one week advance
fashion training with our partner Joyce Ababio College of Fashion in
Ghana. The best fashion school of the year was awarded to Makadel
Fashion School. The school will go on to showcase later this year in
Swahili at the Swahili Fashion Week in Kenya.
Nigerian Student Fashion Design Week 2018 which was founded
by BlacknBold Fashion House was supported by Ob9ja management, LCL The
Showcase (Managing partner), Studi24 Nigeria, African Fashion Week
Houston, Flawless Ivy (Official Make up Partner), My Hair Limited
(Official Hair Partner), Lens Scope Studio, Joyce Ababio College of
Fashion, Imorian by Nene, Ayo Van Elmar Fashion Café, Wilsons Lemonade
(Official Drink Sponsor), Bakers World (Official Food Partner), Zmirage
Ltd, Glitz Fashion Week, Swahili Fashion Week, Randivie by RandaEissa
(Shoe Sponsor), 313 Eko Hand Made Shoes (Shoe Sponsor), Don Sylvester
Records and Zinsu Technology.
Panel of Judges – Adebayo OkeLawal, Diipo Ayo Adeusi, Chidera Muoka,
Jane Michael Ekanem, Maryanne Alabi, Sharon Ojong and Akin Faminu
FAMS NG – MENSWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MODHAN – WOMENWEAR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
AGWEMEL COLLECTION – MOST CREATIVE DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MAKADEL FASHION SCHOOL – FASHION SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
LOGO BY MATTIRED
ABVEE FASHION ACADEMY
DE’RAYO
BELLTIT SIGNATURE
MUSE COUTURE
HOUSE OF JEDUTHUN
NELLYGRACE COLLECTION
BEAULYNE
VALISSIMO FASHION SCHOOL
ASOWUMI
MARCH EXPERIENCE
ABVEE FASHION ACADEMY
VANESSA CHARLES GREY
Zinsu Tech presenting computerized sewing machine to the Menswear
Designer of the year – Fams NG
Zinsu Tech presenting computerized sewing machine to the Womenswear
Designer of the year – Modhan
Most Creative Designer of the year – Elizabeth Agwe
Credits
Makeup – @flawlessivymakeup
Hair – @myhairltd
Female Shoes – @randiviefashion
Male Shoes – @313eko
Inhouse Stylist – @fabstyle_101
Set Design – @zmirageltd
Photography -@Studio24Nigeria, @thestudio360
ABOUT NIGERIAN STUDENT FASHION & DESIGN WEEK
_Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week_ is the first visibly known
fashion showcase platform in Nigeria dedicated to discovering raw
fashion talents, and giving them a unique platform to showcase on an
international level. NSFDW has consecutively focused on recognizing
emerging fashion designers by bringing their designs to the NSFDW
runway, and giving designers the opportunity to be mentored by renowned
fashion entrepreneurs.
Since its inception in 2013, NSFDW has showcased over five hundred plus
breakout fashion designers, and continues to lead the way in producing
innovative, indigenous, and contemporary favorites on the runway.
