Wardrobe upscale! Your ultimate guide to cloth shopping in Lagos

Are you looking to revamp your wardrobe with the latest fashion trends or seeking a unique piece to elevate your style? Look no further! We’ve curated a go-to guide to navigate cloth markets in Lagos. Whether you’re shopping for statement dresses, work outfits, or fabrics and textiles, these markets have got you covered.

Arena Military Shopping market, Oshodi

If you are looking to buy bales as a wholesaler to start a thrift business, Arena Shopping Complex is your go-to. It boasts a large warehouse of high-quality thrifted clothes of varying designs. From bales for children to corporate wear, adult clothing, etcetera. They equally have stalls that sell to final consumers who shop for personal wear. Location: Arena Market, Oshodi. Get a bus going to Oshodi and alight at Arena.

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Kairo market, Oshodi

Kairo market has sections with clothes of all types. Be it ready-to-wear dresses, fabrics and textiles like lace, Ankara of varying prints, guinea brocades, aso oke, and even fabrics for designing. Clothing pieces at Kairo market are mostly new, not thrifted. Location: Bolade, Oshodi.

Balogun market, Idumota, Lagos Island

Idumota market is arguably the biggest market in Lagos, with various sections catering to varying fashion item needs. From fashion accessories to shoes, bags, and many other fashion items. Balogun Market is the clothing arm of Idumota market where you’ll find dresses of varying designs, colors, textures, and brands. Both locally made and imported. There, it is mostly new clothes with a few thrift stalls and vendors. If you’re looking to shop for both business and personal use, this is the right market to visit. Location: Eko Idumota, Lagos Island.

Katangua thrift market.

Katangua thrift market is the home of thrift clothes. The whole market is thrift, with only very few stalls that sell new clothes. At Katangua market, you can get dresses for many occasions. Office wear, dresses for children and adults, both male and female. To get the best at this market, it’s advisable to go on their market days: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. On these days, new bales of clothing are opened, and you have fresh and plentiful picks. Location: Super, Abule Egba.

Yaba market, Yaba

Yaba market is another clothing market hub where you can get beautiful dresses for subsidized prices. Usually, it is best to go in the evenings when every stall owner displays their wares. At Yaba, it is mostly quality thrifted clothing too. You get value for your money.

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Safety and haggle tips for your next shopping spree

1. Keep your valuables close: phones, wallets, and bags. Be alert and beware of pickpockets.
2. Haggle very smartly; start with low offers. Avoid middlemen sellers.
3. Be prepared for crowded places and jostling from people and overly enthusiastic vendors.
4. Bring both cash and a card along.

Go with your money and wits! Lagos markets demand smart shopping. Armed with these insider tips and guides, you are now ready to tackle Lagos markets and shop like a pro. Happy Shopping!