The 8 Finest Moments From Lagos Trend Week 2021

Over the previous few months, Lagos has develop into dwelling to a number of tradition and artwork occasions that deliver collectively vogue and artwork communities from internationally. Whereas the occasions of final yr had been considerably affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the #ENDSARS protests,this yr these occasions are set to happen as they often do. Lagos Trend Week (Oct. 27 – 30) heralded the art-culture quarter of the yr, celebrating ten years of success.

The occasion, which happened on the Balmoral Corridor in Federal Palace Resort, attracted all of Lagos’ vogue fans and supplied many unforgettable moments.

After spending the week in Lagos and experiencing the very best reveals and shows listed here are the eight most memorable moments from Lagos Trend Week 2021.

Orange Tradition

The Orange Tradition present started with a video clip that had gone viral final yr of two ladies protesting police brutality. The runway was jam-packed with shiny colours, tops with cutouts, wide-legged pants that followers of Orange Tradition have come to count on from the model. However the model additionally had an honest quantity of recent designs: fringe, see-through knee-length attire, marble print, and a lot extra in between.

JZO is without doubt one of the most modern designers popping out of Nigeria.Picture by Emmanuel Obianke/Getty Pictures

JZO

Menswear model JZO’s S/S 22 assortment was all about creating unconventional fundamentals that may type the wardrobe pillars of a person who needs extra. With stable and shiny colours and a singular tackle conventional silhouettes, JZO is without doubt one of the most modern designers popping out of Nigeria.

The Lush Hair presentation featured fashions of each measurement and age, showcasing their respective hair in distinctive and delightful kinds.Picture by Emmanuel Obianke/Getty Pictures

Lush Hair

The Lush Hair presentation was enjoyable, mild, and really efficient. It featured fashions of each measurement and age, showcasing their respective hair in distinctive and delightful kinds. It featured energetic media persona Denrele Edun who lit up the runway instantly.

Falana and Lojay At Orange Tradition

As a part of the Orange Tradition S/S22 presentation, singers Falana and Lojay made their method to the runway to ship electrifying performances that helped deliver the items to life. Falana, a favourite of the model who closed their presentation in 2019, and Lojay., who carried out his smash hit “Monalisa”, had been wearing items from the model and turned the Orange Tradition S/S22 showcase into an immersive expertise.

Emmanuel Okoro used the colours of the Biafran flag as the inspiration of his assortmentPicture by Emmanuel Obianke/Getty Pictures

Emmy Kasbit

Lagos primarily based menswear designer Emmanuel Okoro‘s present was the penultimate presentation of Lagos Trend Week 2021. Drawing inspiration from the Nigerian-Biafran civil warfare, which occurred from 1967 to 1970, Emmanuel Okoro used the colours of the Biafran flag as the inspiration of his assortment. The outcome was a runway full of well-tailored shiny yellow matches with neatly positioned gashes on the shoulders, shorts. The gathering was one of the crucial emotion-stirring shows of the entire occasion and left the viewers clapping lengthy after the fashions left the runway.

Andrea Iyamah

Towards the white dome and seaside the place the Andrea Iyamah presentation happened, every bit showcased as a part of the model’s S/S22 presentation appeared to pop. That includes an earthy colour palette — various shades of brown and inexperienced — and elevated swimwear and items that deliver phrases like “ethereal” and “goddess” to thoughts, Andrea Iyamah delivered a presentation that might be arduous to overlook.

Sisiano

Sisiano has earned its place amongst the style elites in Africa. With their S/S22 line, they demonstrated an understanding and mastery over cloth, actions, and story that few can declare to own. The outcome was a powerful present that stood out amidst the remaining and additional cemented Sisiano’s place amongst the greats.

A mannequin walks the runway for Nkwo, throughout Lagos Trend Week 2021.Picture by Emmanuel Obianke/Getty Pictures

The Resurgence of Mini Baggage and Shoulder Particulars

One factor about vogue fans in Lagos – they love their luggage. Over time, clutches and IT luggage have develop into a favourite amongst Nigerians. This yr, they appear to be making a resurgence with full pressure. Manufacturers like Odio Mimonet and Adama Paris had them on full rotation all through their shows, proving that the love for luggage in Nigerian vogue remains to be occurring robust. On a barely smaller scale, it was arduous to not discover an increase in military-inspired shoulder particulars, particularly from womenswear designers who used it to supply construction to their designers. Designers like NKWO and Cynthia Abila all gave it their spin and nonetheless stored it very refreshing.