Lagos Fashion Week to Hold Digital Presentations for “Woven Threads” Exhibition

Woven Threads – A digital showcase inspired by traditional craft and the need to adopt a more
responsible approach to producing fashion on the continent.

Lagos Fashion Week returns for the fourth consecutive Season One showcase which provides opportunity for a deeper exploration of concepts and themes from the past October showcase. This year, the theme is inspired by traditional craft and the need to adopt a more responsible approach to producing fashion on the continent.

This season’s showcase will take the form of a three week long digital exhibition from the 3rd of April to the 26th of April 2020 titled ‘Woven Threads’ highlighting the work of ten selected designers. This will be combined with a series of digital live talks and workshops as our new Season 1 activation.

‘Woven Threads’ will explore distinct textile craftsmanship and its use of embroidery, weaving, spinning, and customization. The 3-week interactive project will host static fashion installations, salons, workshops, and fashion films showcasing the future of fashion beyond creativity.

Woven Threads is in collaboration with Fashion Open Studio for Fashion Revolution. Fashion Revolution Week is the #whomademyclothes campaign in April, which falls on the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, which killed 1138 people and injured many more on 24th April 2013. That is the day the Fashion Revolution was born. During this week, brands and producers are encouraged to respond with the hashtag #imadeyourclothes and to demonstrate transparency in their supply chain.

Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files will present:

@Iamisigo, @AwaMeiteDesigns, @Nkwo_official, @EmmyKasbit, @ThreadedTribes, @LagosSpaceProgramme, @ThisIsUsNG, @LarryJayGhana, @Bloke_NG and @Elexiay at Woven Threads. These designers’ work highlights the link between the future of fashion and the preservation of textile craftsmanship across the continent as a foundation for cultural and socio-economic sustainability.