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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- LFJ

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December 10, 2023

LFJ Unveils Stunning Undersea Collection at New York and Lagos Fashion Weeks Lagos October 23— LFJ, the renowned fashion house known for its innovative and avant-garde designs, made a splash at both the New York and Lagos Fashion Weeks with its mesmerizing Undersea Collection. The runway shows took fashion enthusiasts on a journey beneath the waves, featuring pieces inspired by the enchanting world of undersea creatures, from seahorses to jellyfish. Under the creative direction of LFJ’s visionary designer, Juliet Olanipekun, the Undersea Collection seamlessly blended high fashion with the mysteries of the deep, capturing the essence of marine life in each intricate piece. Attendees were left awe-inspired as the models gracefully strutted down the runway in ensembles that mirrored the grace and beauty of sea creatures. The collection showcased a fusion of ethereal fabrics, fluid silhouettes, and exquisite detailing, transforming the catwalk into an underwater wonderland. The use of iridescent materials, organic shapes, and a vibrant color palette brought to life the essence of the sea. Pieces ranged from flowing gowns that resembled the graceful movements of jellyfish to tailored ensembles with seahorse-inspired motifs that captivated the audience’s imagination. “LFJ’s Undersea Collection represents a harmonious blend of nature’s artistry and high fashion. We aimed to create a visual spectacle that celebrated the often unseen and breathtaking world beneath the waves,” said Juliet. “This collection is a tribute to the delicate beauty and resilience of marine life, and it is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion.” LFJ’s Undersea Collection made its global debut at New York Fashion Week, receiving raving reviews from fashion critics and enthusiasts alike. The show’s success prompted LFJ to present the collection at Lagos Fashion Week, where it was met with a standing ovation and accolades from the international fashion community. The LFJ Undersea Collection is set to become a timeless masterpiece that exemplifies the intersection of art and fashion, offering a breathtaking look into the majesty of the underwater world. LFJ continues to push the boundaries of fashion and inspire creativity with each look.

About LFJ: LFJ is a leading fashion house founded on a passion for innovation and creativity. Under the visionary leadership of Juliet Olanipekun, LFJ has consistently redefined fashion by blending artistic inspiration with the cutting-edge. Each collection tells a unique story, and the Undersea Collection is no exception.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- LFJ RUNWAY

LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- GËTO

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December 10, 2023

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Gëto brings the love for home- Lagos their Spring Summer 2024 collection. Samantha Obidia the Creative Director describes the collection as being dear to her heart because it’s her love for home. Gëto brings streetwear elements mixed with high fashion aesthetics which was reflected in this collection.

For SS’24 Samantha used a triple meaning of home. Firstly the love of Lagos where she was raised, secondly being a woman and thirdly, the love for being physically at home which she depicted with her use of pillows, comfortable trousers, and robes. Speaking to our comfort zones and how fashion is changing since the pandemic, the brand puts comfort above most things and as she grows older, she’s getting more in touch with her feminine aesthetics and silhouettes. For this collection, she added a new technique – hand draping which was done herself, especially with the finale skirt.

For the color theme for the love of home, she drew from cultural and physical references. Culturally she dug into Female artists like Georgia O Keeffe and Frida Kahlo because a lot of their work had to do with flowers, especially Georgia O Keffe because her flowers looked similar to female body parts. With a lot of natural things and a mix of flowers that grow in Nigeria, images of Lagos and Cityscapes using Pantone to highlight the main colors. Some outfits highlight the skies and clouds while others highlight the night light.

For this collection, she didn’t want to choose a current song but a song that makes people feel good and remember home like a family cookout or barbeque. She chose a Jill Scott song living my life like its Golden.

Gëto fits perfectly with this year’s Lagos Fashion Week theme- Standing the test of time because they are a sustainable brand with everything made in Nigeria even with the temptation to produce fabrics outside the country because of the economy. A new addition of fabric- Adire was made to preserve our local culture and craftsmanship used by our ancestors and is very much relevant today.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- SVL DESIGNS

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December 10, 2023

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The collection Letters from Home- Eloquently conveys the theme of the support received from one’s home and a reminder of the importance of having pillars of strength throughout the challenges we may face throughout life. This collection had beautiful patchwork and bold colors.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- SVL DESIGNS RUNWAY

LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- PILLZ AND POIZN

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December 10, 2023

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- PILLZ AND POIZN

Pillz and Poizn had some beautiful floral prints while other outfits were bright and colorful in white, gold, and blue. The silhouettes used were mostly free, full, and some fitted pieces.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK DAY 2- CUTE SAINT

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December 10, 2023

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IGBOYA (BRAVERY) 2024 TRANSEASONAL COLLECTION

“Igboya” is the story of the strength and resilience of Africans from the perspective of the creative director- Femi Ajose.

Cute Saint SS2024 collection is highly influenced by the African culture of scarification. Scarification being one of the most impactful African cultures that spread vastly across several parts of the continent and is now a dead tradition.

This collection seeks to highlight the tradition and its significance in the African culture; making reference to the Yoruba and Tapa of Nigeria, Nuer of South Sudan, and Mursi of Ethiopia.

Scarification which was widely seen as a symbol of bravery and done by both men and women has partially been replaced by Tattoos today.

The collection features embellishments, intricately knitted pieces, and manipulation of textures. Also playing with form and shapes; all delivered in a monochromatic palette of black, white, grey, blue, and green.

The collection was fabricated with deadstock cotton and for the first time experimented with denim locally sourced in Lagos Nigeria.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2023 DAY 1- KADIJU

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December 10, 2023

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KADIJU

KADIJU- At One Moment, At The Next. The collection had bright colors with pleat details and exaggerated ruffle details.

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2023 DAY 1- ABIGAIL AJOBI

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December 10, 2023

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ABIGAIL AJOBI

Ajobi returns to the Lagos Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024 collection titled ‘’Anti Muse’’. The collection had a young and energetic feel to it with tye dye prints in beautiful bright colors that made each piece look young and vibrant.

Shop at www.itsajobi.com

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2023 DAY 1- LULLA HOUSE

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December 10, 2023

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LULLA HOUSE

Lulla House one of the Green Access finalists from last year returns to Lagos Fashion Week with ‘’Threads of Continuity’’. This collection had bright colors in blue, white, red, and lilac with a mix of beautiful prints, with structured and free-flowy silhouettes.

Shop at www.lullahouse.com

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2023 DAY 1- OSHOBOR

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December 10, 2023

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OSHOBOR SPRING SUMMER 2024

While I was backstage, I was drawn to two models wearing beautiful pieces that looked like Oshobor’s designs. His pieces were recognizable from his show last year being a Green Access Finalist last year at the Lagos Fashion Week. What particularly drew me to his designs were the hats the models had on. The outfits made the models look like they were having fun with a joyous aura surrounding them. I proceeded to look for the Masquerade Designer- Oshobor to explain his collection. He said the collection will show a pop of color, masculine pieces, defined silhouettes, and a story that touches the heart.

The title of this year’s collection is called A Graduation of Love. Love that graduates in its various forms which inspired the colors. The technique used is called ‘’hand installation’’ because yarns are installed one after the other on the fabrics. In designing this collection, he had himself in mind together with everyone around him because he is filled with so much love from his family, friends, and everyone around him. It’s his way of giving out all the love he has received and he finally got to explain the hat which is necessary for every graduation with a tassel included to show that we are graduating in the love. The graduation had to be in colors from black through different gradients to white because for every love to graduate, starts from a place of ignorance and grows with time to a place of acceptance. For instance, when a baby is born he doesn’t know what love is but grows to love his parents. Also, the love between couples grows with time and graduates. The graduation of love is depicted through colors from black through colors of the rainbow. The colors of the rainbow signify every phase you go through in the process and ends with white which is a place of acceptance, peace, and a happy place.

On the runway, the outfits looked amazing, mostly structured and form-fitting while others were free flowy. The choice of music he used for the show was a classical piece that helped translate the story. This drew the audience into every piece in the collection with a closing rendition by an artist to close the perfect graduation of love.

Shop at www.oshobor.com

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LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2023 DAY 1 | THE LADY MAKER

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December 10, 2023

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THE LADY MAKER

The Lady Maker Spring Summer 24 collection- An Indigo Safari is an Ode to the woman on an expedition of her own, translating the story of a timeless adventure. The collection had subtle colors with some pop of color. This collection looked graceful with various silhouettes and fabric combinations.

Shop at www.theladymaker.com

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