Lagos comes alive as the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 opens today, November 8, at the GT Centre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island. Running through November 9, the eighth edition of Africa’s premier fashion event promises an unforgettable celebration of style, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
The two-day extravaganza features 12 runway shows, masterclasses, and retail exhibitions, highlighting the innovation and diversity of African fashion. Internationally renowned designers, including Bianca Saunders, Jade Oyateru, and Melissa Butler, will share their expertise and insights on the business of fashion.
Some of the top designers taking the runway include ItuenBasi, The Ben Collective, SevonDejana, Mmuso Maxwell, Mowalola, Priya Ahluwalia, Tongoro Studio, TaAdesola, ImaneAyissi, Patrick McDowell, Stella Jean, and Charlie Harrison. Fashion enthusiasts will get to witness cutting-edge collections that capture the creativity and craftsmanship of designers from across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
The event is themed “Fashion is Freedom,” celebrating individuality and self-expression through fashion. As Segun Agbaje, Group CEO of GTCO, puts it, “Our focus remains promoting enterprise, through bringing together emerging and established voices in fashion, we will continue to highlight the ingenuity and diversity that define African creativity.”
More than just a fashion showcase, the GTCO Fashion Weekend serves as a powerful platform for enterprise—empowering young entrepreneurs, inspiring creativity, and positioning Africa’s fashion industry on the global stage. With its celebration of innovation, artistry, and self-expression, it remains a must-attend event for fashion enthusiasts across the continent.
