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This Black Fashion Week Outshined NYC and Paris

Creativity and color were everywhere. Here are some of our favorite looks from Lagos Fashion Week.

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You already know how big Fashion Week is in New York, Milan and Paris. But from October 23 to 27, all eyes were on Nigeria as celebrities, influencers and designers came together for Lagos Fashion Week. The week was packed with fashion shows from top Nigerian designers, networking events, panel discussions and of course, after parties.

Creativity and color were everywhere. Here are some of our favorite looks from Lagos Fashion Week.

Wearable Art

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Here, a model is seen in a piece from the SS25 collection from IAMISIGO, a Nigerian brand that creates wearable art out of unconventional materials.

A Modern Take on Traditional Style

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A model wears a colorful look made of handwoven cotton from Kilentar, a Nigerian brand that puts their own modern spin on traditional style.

Hand-Dyed and Ready-to-Wear

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Among the looks from Kilentar’s latest collection was this beautiful floor-length dress that can move effortlessly from day to night.

Casual Elegance

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We love the pairing of this tank handcrafted from Cowrie shells and beads and the denim cargo pants from Kilentar.

Orire

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A group of models walking the runway during a show by Nigerian designer Orire.

Preserving Tradition

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Traditional African textile techniques like hand weaving were featured heavily in the latest collection from IAMISIGO, a womenswear brand from designer Bubu Ogisi.

Metallic Mini Dress

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This metallic mini is another stunning piece from the IAMISIGO collection.

IAMISIGO

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A group photo of models from the private show for the IAMISIGO SS25 collection.

Statement Pieces

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A group of models leave the runway wearing gorgeous gowns.

Ready for the Runway

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Models get ready for the runway as they strike a pose backstage before a show.

The Stars Were Out

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The stars came out to see the shows. Nigerian singer-actor Chike attended a private show for the brand Emmy Kasbit.

‘Dos on Display

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Nigerian influencer Anita Natacha Akide (aka Symply Tacha) models a a ‘do from Nigerian hair brand Lush Hair.

No Shortage of Style

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Style was on full display on the runway and in the audience. Here, a guest arrives for a private showing of a collection from Lagos-based, women-led clothing brand, Kadiju.

Glamorous Guests

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A guest arrives in style for a show at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.

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