The biggest runway show of the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week is returning for its 6th edition from the 26th – 29th October 2016 with Heineken as the headline sponsor. The annual event, which attracts over 6,000 fashion insiders, including buyers, retailers, local & international press, celebrities, models, and special guests will feature an exciting four-day line-up, consisting of the Fashion Business Series, LFDW X Retail, the #HeinekenLFDW After Party and Africa’s finest fashion design talent.
The event was formally announced to the press at a cocktail held at Heineken House on the 11th of October 2016. Speaking at the event were: Omoyemi Akerele – Founder Style House Files and Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week; Sampson Oloche – Portfolio manager, International Premium, Heineken; Londe Thompson – Project Manager, LFDW Fashion Focus; and Ronke Adeola – Project Manager, Fashion Business Series and XRETAIL.
Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week is supported by Maybelline, Jumia, FETS Wallet, NEPC, Sterling Bank, Vlisco and The British Council. Media Partners include Guardian Life, Guardian Fashion, Business Day, BellaNaija, Style Vitae, Spice TV, Genevieve Magazine, Style Mania Magazine, Complete Fashion and Vanguard Allure.
