Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo1/14Irene Ojo-Felix, editor
@iojofx
“Creativity wasn’t something that was celebrated here when I was a child, so it really took me being stubborn to pursue fashion. That’s why it’s really wonderful to see all the Nigerian creatives following their dreams—Lagos Fashion Week is so big now.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo2/14Ekow Barnes
@EkowBarnes
“Pink is my favorite color.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo3/14Onyinye Muobuike
@theonyinye_
“I’ve always wanted to come to Lagos Fashion Week. It’s nice to see all the brands I love in person, not just on social media.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo4/14Daniel Obasi, stylist
@iamdasidy
“I love the random energy of the style in Nigeria. Here we don’t follow rules, we make our own.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo5/14Fabian Diana
@fabian_whyte
“It’s great to see everyone bringing their best to Lagos Fashion Week.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo6/14Zainab Ashadu, accessories designer
@zashadu
“I’ve had an obsession with bags since I was 8 years old and started my accessories line seven years ago. The bag I’m carrying is from a collectsion that was inspired by the evolution of language. ‘I can’t shout’ is Nigerian slang for ‘I’m not here to be stressed out.’ ”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo7/14Opara James, designer
@oparaboy1
“The hat was inspired by Yoruba royalty. I like the idea of making ancient traditions in my culture appear contemporary.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo8/14Annie Oti, student
@lady_oti
“I made this jumper myself. I love bright colors.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo9/14Papa Oyeyemi, designer
@maxivive
“I tend to experience a combination of stress and excitement before a show. I’m always wondering, ‘How will my collectsion be received?’ ”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo10/14Aderonke, writer and filmmaker
@aderonstar
“I love vintage clothing, it’s like wearing a bit of someone else’s history.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo11/14Uche Uba, designer
@vcheuba
“I made this outfit myself, I was trying to go for an androgynous look.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo12/14Omoyemi Akerele, founder and artistic director of Style House Files
@omoyemiakerele
“It’s day three of the shows, so I’m at that stage when I feel like I can start to relax a bit. I put on heels instead of flats because why not? It’s Friday night.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo13/14John, stylist
@__itsjohn
“Hair is a language in Africa. I like the traditional look of this style, and yet it feels so modern at the same time.”
Photographed by Lakin Ogunbanwo14/14Zara Odu, brand consultant
@z_l_o
“I love discovering new Nigerian brands. The dress I’m wearing is by Mo Agusto. She just started her own label about a year ago.”
