If there’s one thing GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 proved, it’s that Gen Zs don’t play safe when it comes to fashion. They came bold, expressive, and entirely unapologetic.
From the moment guests arrived at the GT Centre, it was clear it wasn’t going to be a regular fashion crowd. The atmosphere was filled with colour, creativity, and confidence.
The street was filled with fearless self-expression. Metallics shimmered under the sun, bold jewelry, and neatly tailored jackets challenged the idea of what fashion “should” look like.
This year, the real show didn’t happen on the runway. It happened on the street of GT centre, where attendees turned every inch of space into a catwalk, posing, strutting, and serving looks with effortless energy. The photographers couldn’t keep up. It wasn’t just fashion; it was performance art.
What made the weekend stand out was how comfortably Gen Zs blurred boundaries. They didn’t dress to impress anyone; they dressed to express themselves. One could spot a guy in a crop jacket made with Aso-oke with statement jewelry or a girl rocking a pair of baggy denim pants with heeled Timberland boots, both owning their looks with the same level of confidence. There was no gender, no box, no rule, just raw individual style.
This is not just a trend, it is a generational attitude. While millennials once leaned towards polished coordination and designer labels, Gen Zs are rewriting the rulebook. They mix thrift finds with high end pieces, pair sneakers with sequins, and experiment fearlessly with textures and colours. Their fashion philosophy? If it feels right, it is right.
GTCO Fashion Weekend became a reflection of that creative rebellion. Inside, top designers showcased their latest collections. But outside, Lagos youth created an entirely different runway — one that reflected freedom, diversity, and authenticity. In every crowd shot, you could spot at least one outfit that defied tradition, and yet, somehow, it all worked.
Fashion for this generation is deeply personal, It’s more about standing out, and less about fitting in. And in a digital world where everyone curates their lives, Gen Zs are showing that real style isn’t about perfection, it’s about personality.
By the end of the weekend, one truth stood out; GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 was a celebration of fashion, and a declaration of individuality. Gen Zs came, saw, and slayed without apology. No safe looks. No rules. Just raw, unfiltered style that screamed, “Hello, it’s me!”
