GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 Rewrites the Style Playbook in Lagos

As Africa’s fashion engine roared back to life, the 8th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend kicked off with bold flair from November 8‑9 at the GTCentre, Oniru, Lagos. [ With its theme “Fashion Is Freedom,” this year’s weekend‑long event wasn’t just about clothes—it was a cultural moment, an entrepreneurial hub, and a runway revolution rolled into one. Attendees walked through immersive displays of craft‑heritage—from loom rooms featuring hand‑woven aso‑oke, to street‑wear hubs driven by Gen‑Z energy. The marketplace buzzed with micro‑brands and pop‑up retail, giving small designers their moment to connect directly with tens of thousands of fashion‑savvy consumers. On the runway, Africa’s finest and global design voices converged. From the boundary‑pushing silhouettes of Mowalola to the innovative blends of tradition and modernity by Ituen Basi, the shows screamed originality and identity. Behind the scenes, master‑classes led by industry trailblazers (like Jade Oyateru on scaling African brands globally and Bianca Saunders on design authenticity) underscored the event’s commitment to enterprise, not just elegance.