For a moment, let’s forget about the hustle and bustle of Lagos. When we talk about fashion, we must mention Lagos. A city that carries fashion with colour, chaos, and confidence, creating a beautiful fusion. And from October 29, this plot will be reemphasised. Because for one week, it won’t just be wearing fashion — it’ll be hosting it—and not just any fashion.
Lagos Fashion Week 2025 is around the corner, and it’s bringing more than the usual runway glamour. Bringing fresh ideas, bold ambition, and a clear sense of purpose.
A Platform That’s Becoming a Movement
Over the past few years, Lagos Fashion Week has been growing, not just in size, but in meaning. What started as a fashion event has become something bigger: a platform for change, thanks to the vision of its founder, Omoyemi Akerele.
In a November 2024 interview with VOA Africa, she explained why fashion in Africa needs more than applause. It needs real structure, mentorship, funding, and systems that support designers beyond the show.
“We’re not just talking about clothes. We’re talking about value chains, about opportunity. But We’re building a whole fashion ecosystem,” she said.
What to Expect This Year
Lagos Fashion Week isn’t just about trends; it is a movement. And if last year is anything to go by, this year will go even deeper into fashion that’s thoughtful, sustainable, and proudly African.
1. Fashion as an Ecosystem
In 2024, Metal Magazine described Lagos Fashion Week as a space for rethinking how fashion works. That energy is still growing. This year, expect more conversations and collections that support African designers, boost local production, and tell our stories in creative new ways.
2. Sustainability Re-emphasised
From last year’s Green Access collections to the rise of brands using recycled and biodegradable materials, sustainability is no longer a sideshow; it’s the storyline. In 2025, sustainability is expected to go even further. Expect more designers working with natural dyes, repurposed fabrics, and themes that connect environmental care with cultural expression.
3. More Fresh Talent
According to ThisDay Live, brands like Imata Studios, Orange Culture, and Atafo are ones to watch this year. These emerging designers bring fresh energy, bold style, and strong values. Whether it’s Imata Studio’s clean, elegant looks or Orange Culture’s unique prints and textures, the next generation is ready to lead.
4. Global Connections
With partnerships like Heineken and Style House Flies, Lagos Fashion Week 2025 is opening new doors for African designers. Expect more global connections this year, but still with that unmistakable Lagos flavour.
This Is More Than Fashion
When Lagos hosts fashion week, it’s never just about clothes. It’s about culture, identity, creativity, and pride. This October, all of that will come together again, on the runway, behind the scenes, and in every carefully stitched piece. Lagos Fashion Week 2025 isn’t just about showing up to make a statement. It’s showing up to make a difference.
