LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK, NIGERIA

I had the pleasure of presenting my work during the first edition of LFDW X Red Door Gallery, a new design event brought by Style House Files and Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) – a leading event on the African fashion calendar. It was held at the beautiful Red Door Gallery in Lagos. Founded in 2011, this fashion platform showcases the work of emerging Nigerian designers, bringing together buyers, consumers and the media.

This year, the main theme was Identity, and as the only designer from outside Nigeria I was honoured to bring a little bit of my Ghanaian heritage to the table.  This event was also a great opportunity to gain more visibility in the country while meeting with some of their most talented designers such as Lisa Folawiyo, Maki Oh, Orange Culture, and shoe designer Shem Paronelli to only name a few.

Attending events across the continent is always a very enriching experience. More than a simple fashion event, the platform is created by Style House Files, and founded by Omoyemi Akerele is a new rendez-vous not to be missed for emerging brands in Nigeria and dedicated to design.

I made new friends, clients and stockists such as Alara and of course new AAKS aficionados. Despite my short stay, I took advantage of this trip to get lost in the bustling streets of Lagos and discovered some amazing places such as Lekki Market. 

Needless to say that I am looking forward to my next visit to Nigeria!

Akosua

Photography by Lagos Design Week Team, Ginikachi Eloka and Akosua Afriyie-Kumi

Words by Neith Assogbavi