GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025: Creativity Meets Culture As Africa’s Bold Designers Take Over Lagos
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The 8th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend officially kicks off today, Saturday, November 8, at Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Organised by Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), the two-day fashion and lifestyle event will run through Sunday, November 9, bringing together some of the most celebrated names in global and African fashion.
Since debuting in 2016, the GTCO Fashion Weekend has grown into one of Africa’s premier showcases for fashion, creativity, and enterprise—spotlighting the continent’s vibrant talent and innovation. Each year, it attracts thousands of designers, entrepreneurs, and fashion enthusiasts, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s expanding creative economy.
The 2025 theme, “Fashion Is Freedom,” underscores GTCO’s belief in the power of creativity and entrepreneurship to drive both cultural and economic transformation.
Segun Agbaje, Group Chief Executive Officer of GTCO Plc, said:
“Fashion goes beyond style; it embodies creativity, resilience, and the spirit of enterprise that drives our continent forward. At GTCO, we recognise fashion as a powerful vehicle for innovation, employment, and cultural expression. Through the GTCO Fashion Weekend, we continue to create a global platform that amplifies Africa’s creative voice, empowers entrepreneurs, and showcases the limitless potential of our people.”
Today’s opening lineup includes runway showcases, business masterclasses, and a vibrant retail marketplace. Top designers such as Ituen Basi, The BAM Collective, Sevon Dejana, Mmuso Maxwell, Mowalola, and Priya Ahluwalia will unveil collections celebrating craftsmanship, cultural storytelling, and contemporary African excellence.
Participants will also gain insights from international experts leading masterclasses on sustainability, digital retail, brand strategy, and creative entrepreneurship—equipping emerging designers with practical tools to scale globally.
Attendance is free, and interested guests can register or view the full event schedule at fashion weekend.gtcoplc.com.
