We are building more than a runway.

Lagos Fashion Week exists to champion the designers, brands and creative businesses shaping the future of African fashion.
Every season, we curate a community of designers whose work demonstrates creativity, commercial ambition and the potential to influence the industry’s future. If you are building a brand with purpose, vision and the ambition to grow, we invite you to apply.

Who Should Apply

We welcome applications from designers and brands across Africa and the diaspora who are ready to take the next step in their journey. Whether you are an emerging label establishing your voice or an established business expanding into new markets, we are looking for brands that combine creative excellence with the discipline to build lasting businesses.

Our community includes ready-to-wear, womenswear,  menswear, accessories, jewellery and footwear brands, alongside designers who are redefining the possibilities of African fashion
through craftsmanship, innovation and responsible production.

What We Value

Creative Excellence

We are looking for designers with a strong point of view. Your work should communicate originality, confidence and a clear design language that distinguishes your brand.

Brands with Purpose
Great brands stand for something. Whether your work is inspired by heritage, technology, craftsmanship, community or innovation, we want to understand the ideas that drive your practice and why your work matters.

Commercial Potential
We believe creativity and business must grow together. We look for brands that demonstrate the ability and the ambition to build sustainable businesses, engage customers and respond to market opportunities.

Craftsmanship
Quality is fundamental. We value thoughtful design, technical skill, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in the making of every collection.

Innovation
Innovation may be found in design, materials, manufacturing, digital technology, storytelling or business models. We celebrate designers who challenge conventions and imagine new possibilities for African fashion.

Responsibility
The future of fashion depends on responsible choices. We encourage brands that are exploring more sustainable approaches to sourcing, production, circularity, artisan collaboration or community impact. We recognise that every brand is on a different journey, and we value commitment to progress over perfection.

Collaboration
Lagos Fashion Week is built on community. We value designers who contribute to a stronger
fashion ecosystem through collaboration, openness and a willingness to learn and grow alongside
others.

What You’ll Need
Your application should help us understand both your collection and your business.

Please submit to designers@lagosfashionweek.ng

• A portfolio or lookbook of your latest collection.
• A brand statement that communicates your vision and identity.
• A designer biography.
• High-quality images of your work.
• Production and manufacturing information.
• Wholesale or retail experience, where applicable.
• Website and social media links.
• Information about your business, including your team, stockists or commercial activity, where
  relevant.
• An overview of any responsible circular practices incorporated into your business.
  

How We Review Applications

Every application is reviewed holistically.

Our selection panel considers:

• Strength of creative vision
• Design quality and craftsmanship
• Originality and innovation
• Commercial readiness
• Brand identity and storytelling
• Production capability
• Commitment to responsible practices
• Contribution to the wider African fashion ecosystem

Selection is based on the overall strength of the brand and its alignment with the values and vision of Lagos Fashion Week.

What Selection Means

Being selected for Lagos Fashion Week is more than participation in a runway show.

It means joining a platform that exists to accelerate African fashion through meaningful connections, business opportunities, industry dialogue and international visibility.

Selected designers become part of a community that continues to shape conversations around creativity,  commerce and the future of fashion on the continent and beyond.