Celebrity moments that lit up Lagos Fashion Week 2025

As Lagos Fashion Week 2025 wraps up, the buzz from the runway, street style, and celebrity appearances still lingers. From eye-catching collections to head-turning looks, it’s been a week filled wit...

As Lagos Fashion Week 2025 wraps up, the buzz from the runway, street style, and celebrity appearances still lingers. From eye-catching collections to head-turning looks, it’s been a week filled with fashion, flair, and plenty of talking points.

Here’s how some of your favourite celebrities and influencers stunned on the Lagos Fashion Week runway, bringing star power, personality, and unforgettable moments to this year’s shows.

Ciara for Fruche 

Ciara for Fruche. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio
Ciara for Fruche. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio

American singer Ciara had fans in a chokehold as she closed the Fruche showcase on Day 3 in a breathtaking red outfit that merged modern elegance with Nigerian tradition. She stunned in a red, heavily pleated gown with dramatic batwing sleeves and intricate beadwork across the chest and shoulders. The dress designed by Fruche flowed into a sculptural silhouette that gave it both a regal and avant garde appeal. The superstar’s confident walk brought the audience to its feet, marking one of the most talked-about highlights of Lagos Fashion Week 2025. Her appearance also underscored the event’s growing global influence and its ability to attract international stars.

Noble Igwe for FIA 

Noble Igwe in FIA
Noble Igwe in FIA

Style influencer and entrepreneur Noble Igwe brought a touch of cultural pride and sophistication to the runway when he walked for FIA. He wore a traditional inspired outfit made from a white and black striped fabric, styled with a red Igbo cap adorned with a feather. The ensemble paid homage to his Igbo heritage while blending effortlessly with FIA’s contemporary approach to design.

Beauty Etsanyi Tukura for LFJ

Beauty Tukura in LFJ for Lagos Fashion Week. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio
Beauty Tukura in LFJ for Lagos Fashion Week. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio

Former Miss Nigeria and reality-TV alumna Beauty Etsanyi Tukura stole the spotlight when she took to the runway for LFJ during Lagos Fashion Week 2025 in a show-stopping pleated dress. The rich fabric with its deep folds catching the light as she moved, while the bold colour and structured silhouette celebrated her return to the fashion stage with elegance and poise. Beauty’s confident walk elevated the piece, turning the moment into a statement of her evolution from pageant queen to high fashion muse.

Hilda Baci for Lush Hair 

Hilda Baci on the runway for Lush hair Nigeria. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio
Hilda Baci for Lush Hair Nigeria. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio

Celebrity chef and two-time Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci turned heads as she walked the runway for Lush Hair Nigeria. She stunned in a voluminous pink ball gown paired with gold coloured braids styled to reflect the brand’s signature flair. Hilda’s confident walk radiated joy and personality, perfectly embodying the Lush Hair love for bold colours, creativity, and empowerment.

Akin Faminu for LFJ 

Akin Faminu in LFJ. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio
Akin Faminu in LFJ. Photo by RockyEmmyStudio

Fashion influencer and medical doctor Akin Faminu brought his signature polish to the LFJ runway. Akin known for his impeccable sense of style and deep understanding of fashion aesthetics, Akin’s walk for the brand was both poised and powerful. Though not his first runway appearance, it marked another defining moment in his transition from fashion enthusiast to industry insider.

A celebration of fashion and star power

As the lights dim on another memorable edition of Lagos Fashion Week, one thing is clear, the stars didn’t just sit front row; they owned the runway. From bold walks to standout looks, this year’s celebrity moments reminded everyone that Lagos remains the beating heart of African fashion.

Suliyat Tella

Guardian Life

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