Nigerian Fashion takes centre stage @ the World Expo, Dubai.
Africa’s most anticipated fashion event, Arise Fashion Week, is back on the runway and this time in Dubai.
In collaboration with the Nigerian Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai and the Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, the event set for December 3, 2021, would showcase the best of Nigerian fashion designers and music. Grammy-award winning singer, Wizkid and one of the next generation leading pop stars, Rema, would provide musical entertainment. It would be a grand event with top dignitaries from the Nigerian and Dubai government, respectively. Also attending is a long-term partner of Arise Fashion Week, Naomi Campbell, alongside other global celebrities.
This is Arise Fashion Week’s first live show since the pandemic. Last year, the event, which was virtual, was televised and streamed on all ARISE/THISDAY platforms. In a twist from the norm, it was a competition that showcased 30 designers under 30
Since its inception, Arise Fashion Week has been promoting and celebrating the next generation of Nigerian and African fashion designers and preparing them for global dominance.
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Odion Mimonet
Odio Mimonet is a couture brand that seeks to fuse the beauty of art on women. The brand’s constant focus is to highlight the many elements and motifs that directly reflects the African woman, her style choices, culture, heritage and love for the arts. Odio Mimonet garments reflect a fusion of cultures that are made functional while weaving together a cohesive African story.
Ziva Lagos
Ziva Lagos is a young Nigerian fashion brand by Tania Omotayo. After moving back to Nigeria with a BA in Advertising from the Art Institute of Atlanta, she started the ready to wear brand as there were few affordable brands in the market at the time. Ziva Lagos has since dominated the industry with over 15,000 pieces made from inception in December 2016 till date. Her collections boast of print-focused trend-led fashion pieces perfect for the stylish everyday woman. In June of 2018, Forbes Africa recognised Ziva Lagos through Tania Omotayo as one of the 30 under 30 for her work with Ziva Lagos in the creative industry.
Syari Bespoke
Syari bespoke apparels is a men’s clothes designer located in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Founded In 2018 the bespoke design house makes traditional Nigerian attire including kaftan, agbada, ankara pieces, amongst others. The brand draws its inspiration from abstract and contemporary influences and infuse them with traditional approaches to create a diverse range of designs and outfit
