Networking Platform for emerging designers opens in Lagos

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August 27, 2017 9:57 PM

A platform for creatives; Fashions Finest Africa officially launches in Lagos with a debut mixer... See the moments from the event.

The platform is set to be a quarterly event that aims to discover untapped talents in the fashion industry, give exposure to as well as groom creatives in the various fields.

A masterclass session moderated by Yetty D Ogunubi on 'Creativity in the Business of Fashion' for the 'Renaissance' themed fashion event saw top stylist and Mania Magazine editor Godson Ukaegbu, GM for Zaron Cosmetics and Stylist Teni Oluwo as panelists who spoke extensively about what goes into making a business/living out of fashion and what obtains in the industry.

The session was followed immediately by runway showcases from Sally Bawa, SGTC Clothing, Nkadz and 1407 Style who all had impressive outings on the runway with designs across afrocentric, casual, beachwear and more.

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Describing the first edition as "refreshing", Onah nwachukwu says the event was a welcome one. An impressed Mai Atafo notes the event is impressive for a first time, commending the pieces shown on the runway.

The event surely delivers on bringing creatives; models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and more together under a roof to educate and offer ways to push and launch them in their various fields.

Faces at the debut edition include top designer BBA star Uriel, Mai Atafo, style editor Onah Nwachukwu, Tosin Ogundadegbe of Style Infidel and more were at the event.

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