(above) Runway scenes from Designer Desirée Iyama

Lagos Fashion Week returned for its 16th edition under the theme CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures. This season explored the knowledge, skill and creative processes shaping African fashion, bringing heritage into conversation with contemporary design, innovation and new perspectives on the industry’s future.

“It is necessary to build a sustainable relationship with African artisans, because the success of any African fashion brand relies on the craft people”

Aisha Ayensu, founder and creative director of Christie Brown.

 

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