From the 2nd to the 5th of April, Lagos Fashion Week will host a series of events
in London and Lagos, featuring a selection of African designers. Some
of the participating brands, are beneficiaries of the International
Trade Center’s SHETrades in Commonwealth program which aims to connect
three million women to market by 2021.
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BETWEEN US will represent the vibrant and dynamic facets of African
design and community, with a focus on its diversity, from traditional
handcraft and local production to cultural and political messaging
through fashion. The pop-up recognises that each brand’s connection
with Africa is proudly present yet fluid, unique, fresh and limitless.
For six weeks beginning on the 2nd of April, The Shop at Bluebird will
welcome the versatile and effervescent spirits of Africa to its London
flagship store; Carriage Hall with the first multi-brand pop-up since
opening the Covent Garden space in May 2018. BETWEEN US honours over
twenty unique designers, from womenswear and accessories to interiors
and lifestyle, curated by the Founder and Executive Director of Lagos
Fashion Week, Omoyemi Akerele and brand consultants Tammy Tinker Pudel
and Katrina Macpherson, who are based out of Cape Town.
Participating brands include: AAKS | Anyango Mpinga | Aprelle Duany |
Ardmore Design | Asha : Eleven | Chommies | Crystal Birch | Eki Orleans
| Eclectic Chique | Galago | Iamsigo | Karu | Lisa Folawiyo | Lukhanyo
Mdingi | Mami Wata | Maxhosa | Nina Bosch | Okapi | Orange Culture | Pop
Caven | Studio 189 | Tilayo
The Fashion Business Series comes to London
FASHION BUSINESS SERIES, a Lagos Fashion Week signature platform, which
provides an avenue for industry thought leaders and collaborators to
convene and exchange ideas, share information and educate an engaged
audience will also be coming to London, continuing a global city tour
that has included Accra, Nairobi and New York in 2018.
This edition, which will be held on April 2nd, 2019 will feature
seasoned experts in their respective sectors who will contribute to
conversations surrounding “Succeeding in Today’s Retail Market”.
Speakers will provide insight on how fashion businesses can thrive
considering the dynamics of today’s retail environment, exploring what
components need to function effectively to ensure success.
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NEW SEASON PRESENTATION
On April 3rd 2019, Lagos Fashion Week will debut a live London showcase
at The Shop at Bluebird, spotlighting a selection of African designers,
who will present their new season collections exclusively in the UK to
buyers, press and VIP customers. This approach allows invited guests to
have a closer look at the pieces and interact with the designer and
overall collection.
Participating designers for the new season presentations, as well as
Fashion Business Series speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
On April 5th 2019, in Lagos Nigeria, the 2018 Fashion Focus Africa
finalists will present their business and marketing strategic plan to a
panel of judges for the opportunity to be the recipient of the Fashion
Focus Fund in partnership with FETSWallet – a cash grant of NGN5,000,000
(Five Million Naira) and year long mentorship.
Lagos Fashion Week Presents: London is in partnership with Style House
Files, The Shop at Bluebird and FETSWallet.
For more information: @LagosFashionWeekOfficial,
info@lagosfashionweek.ng
