Lagos has turn into the centre of vogue and inventive enterprise because the ninth version of the Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Fashion Weekend commenced on Saturday, bringing collectively designers, retailers, business consultants and vogue lovers for a two-day showcase. Held on the GTCentre, Oniru, beneath the theme “Fashion Is Timeless,”……
Lagos has turn into the centre of vogue and inventive enterprise because the ninth version of the Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Fashion Weekend commenced on Saturday, bringing collectively designers, retailers, business consultants and vogue lovers for a two-day showcase.
Held on the GTCentre, Oniru, beneath the theme “Fashion Is Timeless,” the occasion options runway shows by 12 African and worldwide designers, alongside 140 chosen vogue retailers.
Six designers took to the runway on the opening day, together with Tongoro, FIA Factory, Ibrahim Fernandez, (*12*) Roberts, Maison Sara Chraibi and Imane Ayissi.
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Their collections showcased a mix of cultural heritage, fashionable vogue developments and inventive craftsmanship, highlighting the variety and altering expressions of the worldwide vogue business.
The programme additionally contains masterclasses overlaying vogue, magnificence and way of life, led by professionals with expertise throughout completely different segments of the artistic sector.
Among the facilitators on Saturday have been vogue entrepreneur and digital creator Sherlina Nym, Rachel Ojuromi and Renee Morris, founding father of pure hair model Uncle Funky’s Daughter. Buttah Skin additionally hosted a devoted skincare session.
More runway shows and studying classes are scheduled for Sunday, providing members additional alternatives to interact with business practitioners, purchase enterprise data and discover prospects throughout the vogue and inventive financial system.
One of the key points of interest is the retail village, the place 140 vogue companies are displaying clothes, equipment and way of life merchandise at accessible costs.
The market supplies rising and established entrepreneurs with an avenue to current their manufacturers, work together instantly with buyers, entice new clients and develop their companies.
A separate Streetwear Hub additionally varieties a part of this yr’s programme, spotlighting the affect of road tradition on vogue, music, youth expression and modern existence.
In one other growth, GTCO unveiled the GTCO Fashion Collective, a year-round platform aimed toward connecting key gamers throughout the style business, together with designers, fashions, stylists, photographers, editors, patrons and content material creators.
The initiative is designed to encourage partnerships, skilled growth, data trade and better visibility for artistic companies past the annual vogue occasion.
Speaking on the event, GTCO Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, described vogue as an expression of tradition and creativity, in addition to a supply of financial alternatives and enterprise.
He famous that the Fashion Weekend had grown over 9 years right into a platform for figuring out skills, exchanging business data and linking companies to wider markets.
Agbaje mentioned the introduction of the GTCO Fashion Collective would deepen the corporate’s efforts to construct a linked artistic neighborhood and supply entrepreneurs with alternatives to showcase their merchandise, entice clients and develop sustainable companies.
He additionally reiterated GTCO’s dedication to supporting African creativity and rising the worldwide profile of the continent’s vogue business.
The runway programme will proceed on Sunday, November 8, with collections from Sukeina, House of Marvee, Selam Fessahaye, Kim Shui, Ohlanna Bu Zikora and LaQuan Smith.
Visitors may also be capable of discover the retail village, take part in extra masterclasses and expertise the Streetwear Hub.
Over the years, GTCO Fashion Weekend has developed into a serious consumer-focused vogue and enterprise platform in Africa, connecting established and rising designers, retailers and inventive entrepreneurs with wider audiences.
By combining runway showcases, retail alternatives, skilled coaching and networking, the initiative seeks to advance African vogue, assist artistic companies and strengthen the business’s international visibility.
The 2026 version runs from November 7 to eight, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. each day, on the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. Admission is free and open to the general public.
