Lagos Fashion Week has partnered with The Bicester Collection to host a roundtable discussion aimed at elevating the fashion industry in Nigeria and Africa.
Titled ‘The Fabric of Change,’ the event brought together prominent industry figures to examine the intersection of fashion, culture, and sustainability, highlighting how these factors serve as a catalyst for transformation in the African fashion industry.
The event is aimed to empower the next generation of African designers through mentorship programmes and retail opportunities.
The program also aims to showcase works by the African designers to a wider audience across the collection’s portfolio of villages in Europe, China and North America.
“Additionally, the roundtable continues The Bicester Collection’s six-year partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, contextualising both entities’ commitment to championing talent and delivering positive socio-economic and environmental impact,” a statement from the organisers reads in part.
“The Fabric of Change highlighted how initiatives such as the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards have offered a platform for African designers and explored the impact on previous winners.
“It also explored how partnerships with luxury destinations can be scaled to foster economic growth and sustainable development in the African fashion industry, focusing on actionable strategies, broadening market access and amplifying the visibility of African craftsmanship globally.”
Speaking about the event, Laurent Vinay, chief brand and international communications officer at The Bicester Collection, said: “We look forward to engaging with designers and gaining insights from these vital discussions”.
“Our collaboration with Lagos Fashion Week and Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting emerging talent and fostering cultural exchange,” Vinay said.
Also speaking, Omoyemi Akerele, founder of Style House Files & Lagos Fashion Week, said The Bicester Collection “represents a shared vision to create meaningful market opportunities for African designers”.
“As a global shopping destination that welcomes people from across the world to discover new brands, The Bicester Collection is perfectly positioned to help us establish a new narrative for African fashion – one that celebrates creativity, embraces sustainability, and nurtures emerging talent for the future,” Akerele said.
The 14th edition of Lagos Fashion Week held from October 23 to 27. The annual event was founded by Akerele in 2011.
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