By Theresa Moses
The two-day GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 held from November 8 till November 9, 2025 wrapped up in Lagos after two electrifying days of runway brilliance, street-style madness, and cultural expression that once again cemented its place as Africa’s leading fashion event. From globally acclaimed designers to emerging African talent, the event delivered a rich blend of creativity, commerce, education, and unforgettable style moments.
Thousands of fashion lovers, industry leaders, celebrities, and influencers filled the venue, transforming Lagos into a global fashion capital for the weekend.
Runway Showcase: Where Global and African Fashion Converged
The main runway displayed a curated mix of avant-garde, ready-to-wear, sustainable fashion, and cultural reinterpretations. Designers from across the world presented collections that pushed boundaries while celebrating craftsmanship and identity.
Runway Designers Included:
- Ituen Basi – artistic prints and Nigerian-centric creativity
- The BAM Collective – youthful experimentation and fluid silhouettes
- Sevon Dejana – red-carpet glamour and dramatic couture
- Mmuso Maxwell – sophisticated minimalism with architectural tailoring
- Mowalola – delivering futuristic rebellion and signature edgy silhouettes
- Priya Ahluwalia – sustainable fashion influenced by Nigerian and Indian heritage
- Tongoro Studio – bold patterns and accessible luxury
- Tia Adeola – femininity reimagined through ruffles and romance
- Imane Ayissi – couture-level craftsmanship rooted in African heritage
- Patrick McDowell – sustainability-forward couture with striking shapes
- Stella Jean – vibrant cross-cultural storytelling through fabric
- Charles Harbison – bold color blocking and modernist elegance
Each runway moment drew cheers, camera flashes, and social media buzz as guests witnessed some of the finest fashion storytelling on the continent.
Presentation Stage: The Rising Stars Take the Spotlight
Beyond the main runway, the presentation stages offered intimate showcases where emerging designers connected directly with fashion buyers, stylists, and media.
Presentation Stage Designers Included:
- Sassy by Etty – playful feminine designs
- Nelo Woman RTW – versatile ready-to-wear elegance
- Illona Atelier – structured pieces with haute-couture sensibilities
- Nya Lagos – chic contemporary womenswear
- Mulawwan – clean lines with luxury detailing
- D_ophir – bold, fearless statement pieces
These presentations highlighted the fast-growing depth of Nigeria’s design talent and reinforced GTCO’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of fashion innovators.
Exhibitions: A Marketplace of Creativity
The exhibitions section bustled with energy as attendees discovered a wide variety of products—fashion, accessories, footwear, beauty, and wellness goods. It served as a deal-making hub for both emerging and established designers.
Buyers and fashion enthusiasts explored stalls featuring:
- Handmade accessories
- Ready-to-wear fashion
- African-inspired jewelry
- Luxury leather goods
- Beauty and skincare brands
- Wellness and lifestyle products
The exhibitions not only supported commerce but also spotlighted African creativity on a global stage.
Street-Style: The ‘Streetzzzz Vibes’ That Stole the Show
If the runway brought the drama, the streets brought the chaos—and Lagos delivered spectacularly.
The “STREETZZZZ VIBES” became one of the most photographed and talked-about aspects of the weekend.
It was fashion at its wildest, funniest, craziest, and most authentic.
From oversized hats and metallic boots to Afrofuturistic makeup, monochrome fits, and experimental cuts, the outside crowd turned the event into a cultural carnival.
Influencers, fashion rebels, university students, stylists, and everyday attendees transformed the walkways into an unofficial style parade—proving once again that Lagos street culture is a force of its own.
Masterclasses That Elevated the Conversation
Beyond fashion, the weekend featured knowledge-sharing sessions with global industry leaders—including Bianca Saunders, Jade Oyateru, Melissa Butler, Maria Borges, Christina Funke Tegbe, and Patrick Ta, unpacked entrepreneurship, branding, and beauty artistry for African audiences.
These masterclasses reinforced GTCO Fashion Weekend as not just a show, but a fashion school without walls.
The GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 delivered a world-class experience that amplified African voices, spotlighted innovation, and positioned Lagos firmly on the global fashion map.
The event may be over—but the trends, conversations, and creative sparks it ignited will shape the industry long after the lights go out.
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