Day 2: Lagos Fashion Week 2025 Celebrates Confidence, Craft and Conscious Design

Day Two of Lagos Fashion Week 2025 unfolded with conversations that celebrated self-assurance, the invisible side of style, and the growing sophistication of Africa’s fashion business landscape. With sessions spanning personal care, intellectual property, global trade, and the revival of local textiles, the day captured the many layers that define “In Full Bloom.” The Invisible Side of Style: How True Fashion Begins Off the Runway

The first session, presented by NIVEA, examined how confidence and beauty start long before the outfit. Moderated by Mobola Fatodu, Senior Brand Manager, Beiersdorf Nigeria, the panel explored the importance of hygiene and personal care as the foundation of true style. Speakers included Fiyin Toyo, Marketing Director, Beiersdorf NIVEA CEWA; Kie-Kie (Oluwabukunmi Adeaga-Ilori), Lifestyle Influencer; Akin Faminu, Fashion Creator and Lifestyle Influencer; and Ozinna Anumudu, Fashion Entrepreneur. Protecting Creativity Through Law and Building Strong African Fashion Brands

The second session focused on the urgent need for intellectual property protection and strong business structures in African fashion. Moderated by Sinmisoluwa Adesanya, Founder, Fashion Law Academy Africa, the conversation featured Nosa Garrick, Senior Partner, F.A. Garrick & Co and Head of Legal, ASHCORP; Annie Oti, Founder, Africa Fashion Law; and Kikelola Ojewale, Partner, Dentons ACAS-Law. Global Threads: The Business of Building Global Fashion Brands

The third session delivered a high-impact masterclass on scaling African fashion brands internationally. Moderated by Crystal Ikanih-Musa, Founder, Legally Ready, the panel included Toyosi Etim Effiong, Founder and CEO, That Good Media, and Joy Musa, Founder, ULearniverse. The Evolution of Fabric Making in Nigeria: Preservation, Revival or Reinvention?

The fifth panel of the day explored Nigeria’s textile heritage and the challenge of preserving craftsmanship in a modern context. Moderated by Tejumola Maurice-Diya, Founder, The Fashioned Museum, the conversation brought together Florentina Agu, Founder, HERTUNBA; Ifedayo Nupo, Founder, Moye Africa; and Michelle Adepoju, Founder, Kilentar.

The runway came alive with nineteen designers unveiling their 2026 collections, bringing together vibrant color, cultural storytelling, and masterful craftsmanship. From Emmy Kasbit’s handwoven akwete textiles to Fruché’s gender-fluid finale featuring Ciara, the night was a visual testament to African creativity.  Other standout moments included Hertunba’s inclusive runway featuring diverse body types, Boyedoe’s experimental use of kente and denim, Studio Imo’s technicolor knitwear performance, and Rendoll’s feminine flair. The OR Foundation Showcase also spotlighted sustainable design through Calcul, Alpha Tribe, and Koma, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of eco-circular fashion.

Day Two reaffirmed Lagos Fashion Week’s role as a space where creativity, confidence, and consciousness meet to define the future of African fashion.

Lagos Fashion Week 2025 is proudly title sponsored by Heineken and supported by Lush Hair, Nivea, Bank of Industry, Meta (Facebook), Afreximbank, African Finance Corporation, MTN, the Lagos State Government, Moët & Chandon and Style House Files.