Seen as the centrepiece of Africa’s evolving fashion ecosystem, Lagos
Fashion Week continues to propel the African fashion industry towards a future
where fashion is conscious, transcends boundaries, empowers communities
and ultimately drives real socio-economic impact throughout the continent.
Building upon its over a decade-long journey, Lagos Fashion Week champions the rich
stories, creativity, and craftsmanship that have come to define African fashion. With collaboration at the heart of fashion’s future, fostering partnerships that unlock innovative pathways has become a critical component expressed through a series of first-of-its-kind partnerships over the years. In addition, fostering co-creation that embraces diverse talent, blending tradition and innovation, crafting designs that reflect the cultural heritage and the digital age, and championing the power of communities to amplify voices, nurture talent, and spark positive change within the fashion industry.Lagos Fashion Week 2023 will return with Runway Shows and
Presentations featuring new season collections from designers taking place in
the #LagosFW Tents and around the vibrant city of Lagos, Fashion Business Series –
to facilitate conversations with key players from the Nigerian and Pan-African
industries and beyond, Visual Makers Fellowship – Created to empower
budding filmmakers and photographers with workshops and masterclasses, Swap Shop –
Created to facilitate new conversations and exchange of ideas surrounding
sustainability in African fashion, XRETAIL – a curated shopping experience across key
cities in Africa, LagosFW Showrooms – Access to shop some of your
favourite fashion brands & After parties – an opportunity to experience
Lagos’ nightlife and connect with some of Africa’s finest creatives in a
relaxed environment.
In line with its commitment to incubating and training young talent,
facilitating impact-driven conversations with key stakeholders as well as being
at the forefront of developing our local manufacturing industry through
capacity building, Green Access, an annual talent discovery platform, has
opened entries for applications by designers from Nigeria until 23rd August
2023. This season in line with the theme, “Standing The Test of Time”, the
Green Access programme will admit 5 young Nigerian talents with a core focus on
designing from waste.
Green Access is a fashion
accelerator programme that nurtures young designers and drives the recommitment
of resource efficiency, biodegradability, longevity and recyclability as
guiding principles for fashion design and production. Launched in 2018, Green
Access has spotlighted fashion enterprises transforming their business models
and embracing strategies towards a more environmentally, socially and ethically
conscious production.
Following the completion of the Green Access 2022 programme, The OR
Foundation awarded a grant of 10,000 USD to two designers from the 2022 cohort,
Themba Shezi (Heru Shezi, South Africa) and Lu Adesola (Lul’la House, Nigeria)
to support the growth and development of their brands. The grant was awarded
based on their understanding and commitment to exploring the concept of
circular fashion and integration of pre-existing materials (textiles, garments
or waste from another sector) into their design practice.
The OR Foundation, a USA-based 501(C)(3) public charity, has been operating in Ghana since 2009. With a mission to identify and manifest alternatives to the dominant model of fashion, the foundation works at the intersection of environmental justice, education, and fashion development. By promoting ecological prosperity and inspiring a deeper relationship with fashion beyond the role of the consumer, the OR Foundation aligns perfectly with the values and objectives of Lagos Fashion Week’s Green Access program.
Lagos Fashion Week and The OR Foundation believe that sustainable fashion
has the power to create positive change and drive the industry towards a more
responsible and conscious future. Through the Green Access platform emerging
designers will be empowered to make a significant impact and contribute to a
more sustainable and circular fashion industry.
#LagosFW Important Dates:
1.
Green Access Applications Open: 25th July – 23rd
August 2023 | Apply HERE
2. Runway
Shows: 26th – 29th October 2023
For more information regarding Lagos Fashion Week 2023,
kindly visit lagosfashionweek. ng or
follow our Instagram page @lagosfashionweekofficial.
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