Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 342 The Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013 scheduled to take place on the 23rd of October to the 26th October 2013 at Eko Hotel’s Ocean View in Lagos. Nigeria is a multi day premiere fashion event platform that aims to drive the Nigerian fashion industry and lift its profile by bringing together buyers, consumers and the media to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria. It will feature both local and international designers and showcase the best of African talents. More Articles You Would Love 9 Date Outfits By Shirley B Eniang -Valentines Day Lookbook Cape Verde’s Vaiss Fashion Day Extends Invite To Ghanaian And Other African Designers Commenting on the sponsorship at the Press Conference, which held on the 25th of September at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos, General Manager, Communication & External Affairs, GTBank; Lola Odedina said ‘As the headline sponsor of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013, we recognize the importance of the fashion industry to the growth of Nigeria’s economy and The Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013 will act as a catalyst to ensure that fashion can become a sustainable business model which can drive commerce in Nigeria’. (Mrs. Lola Odedina) Different activities have already begun in Lagos to commence the Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion & Design Week. Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion and Design Week in partnership with British Council, recently concluded a fashion film work shop for film makers as well as master classes on the business of fashion for the 20 shortlisted young designers from the ages of 21 to 30; who were selected from a vigorous screening process across Nigeria. These 20 shortlisted young designers will all compete to create a collection for the MTN Young Designer Awards 2013 where the winner will receive a cash prize of N4, 000,000 courtesy MTN. (Omoyemi Akerele) Omoyemi Akerele founder of Lagos Fashion and Design Week stated ‘For 2013, as part of our vision to build from within, we are exploring retail partnerships for our designers across Nigeria. With garment manufacturing becoming more accessible within the country, this is feasible.’ She further added The LFDW Platform is also unique for its ability to provide opportunities for both young and established designers. As established designers in the industry seek expansion into new markets, we have created opportunities for retail within the continent and internationally. Akerele also added ‘our by-line for this year is “building from within” and the key word here is “building”. As we work towards positioning the platform as the hub for commerce and creativity on the continent, we are also aware of the need to contribute to creating structures in place for the industry to grow and thrive’ (Kola Oyeyemi) Also speaking on the sponsorship, Kola Oyeyemi, GM, Consumer Marketing, MTN said, ‘we are delighted to be part of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week, having participated in its growth from inception till today, we remain committed to supporting the Lagos Fashion and Design Week goal of growing the Nigerian fashion industry especially its young talent via the MTN Young Designer of The Year Prize.’ The Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2013 is co-sponsored by MTN Nigeria, British Council, Maybelline New York and Wings Magazine the In-flight Magazine for Arik Air. african fashionlagoslagos fashion and design weeklagos fashion and design week 2013lagos fashion weeknigeria fashion weeknigerian fashion Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Abigail Oluwakemi I'm a fashion stylist turned blogger, I hope you love my work. More For You Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... Looking For Ghanaian Kente Bridal Inspiration? Look No Further Nanice Gorgeous AI Wedding... #fGSTYLE: From The Church To The Lounge; Treat Your Sundays With These Trendy... #OOTD: Queen Of Afrobeats Yemi Alade Proves She’s Still The Queen Of African... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.