Arise Fashion Week 2019 held their 6th edition in Lagos last week and didn't not disappoint as designers from across the globe turned out to showcase their new collections. Famous faces like Naomi Campbell and Liya Kebede took to the runway and there were even star-studded performances from Wizkid and Wande Cole.
Check out our guide to the key trends and our favourite looks from the 3 day show.
PRINT MASH-UP
When it comes to the love of prints, more is most certainly more. Designs on the runway were a symphony of colour, pattern and form. All traditional rules were broken, and we approve this brave, bold and beautiful new world.
Ituen Basi
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
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Loza Maleombho
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Odio Mimonet
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ONE COLOUR FITS ALL
At the opposite end of the spectrum, past the monochromatic efforts, it was drama in a solid colour where texture and composition did all the talking.
Nkwo
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Bridget Awosika
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Tiffany Amber
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Deola Sagoe
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
LE SMOKING
Had the smoking jacket been given the chance to evolve, before health and safety made it redundant, these offering would without a doubt be the classy descendants.
Estaban Cortazar
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Tokyo James
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Tzar
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Triple RRR
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WEARABLE ART
Fashion and art get along famously in these gorgeous conversation starter pieces.
Okunoren Twins
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Maison ARTC
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MMuso Maxwell
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TAILORING FOR HIM AND HER
When androgyny has been executed to perfection the results are exquisite, covetable pieces that can be enjoyed by all.
UMI-1
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Mai Atafo
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Wuman Brand
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HONOURABLE MENTION
A few of our favourites included Ituen Basi’s humorous t-shirt “Dear George, I am not doing again, LDA’s drama, originality and femininity - just the way we love our evening wear, and it was all in the execution for Nkwo.
Ituen Basi
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
Nkwo
Credit: Kola Oshalusi for INSIGNA MEDIA
JOURNAL
