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On Friday night, the eclectic showcase at Lagos Fashion Week continued, bringing together more African fashion houses on the catwalk. The shows on day three were daring, with intricate silhouettes, excellent craftsmanship, and chic moments that once again prove Lagos is an essential fashion capital of the world. From honoring heritage to trend-defining catwalk moments, day three maintained the momentum of this season. Below, we round up the biggest highlights from the third day of shows in Lagos.

Pepper Row

Over the soundtrack of “Guitar Boy” by legendary Nigerian singer Sir Victor Uwaifo, Pepperrow unveiled a collection that celebrates modern craftsmanship. Hand-printed fabrics with colored raffia detailing, structured and floor-sweeping cape dresses, and the brand’s handwritten emblems dominated the runway. Its menswear features sharp woven fabrics, bags, and bucket hats. Models wore artsy earrings. The collection recenters Pepperrow as one of Africa’s expressive neo-luxury sustainable brands.

Jermaine Bleu

Jermaine Bleu’s “Twa Me Foto” transseasonal collection was inspired by family and colors. Woven kente pieces paired with dramatic headgear and red leggings that reference red lips; prints with the brand’s emblem were transformed into relaxed and flowy silhouettes. Vibrant colors made into functional and chic pieces make up the collection.

“The collection was inspired by old family photos—’twa me photo’—which loosely translates to ‘take me a picture.’ I lived in a wholesome family house, and it was always nice to see how family members were usually excited to get dressed and take pictures. I took inspiration from that time, and I wanted this collection to capture the essence of that era,” Jason Jermaine Asiedu, the creative director, shares with Guzangs.

Jason is also heavily inspired by colors; in fact, the brand’s last name, “Bleu,” is a play on words for the color blue. Jason’s designs are very playful yet culturally driven, blending Ghanaian heritage with modern-day elegance.

Malite

An earth-tone sheer dress opened Malite’s runway showcase on day three of Lagos Fashion Week. Other looks leaned heavily on traditional craftsmanship, like the use of coral beads. Color-coated raffia appeared as detailing on blazers, and models wore hats resembling the Yoruba “Fila” in addition to handkerchief-hemline dresses. Menswear featured a mix of edgy and practical pieces.

Street Souk

Nigerian streetwear initiative Street Souk debuted this season on the runway, making it the first-ever streetwear-focused brand to show at Lagos Fashion Week. The collection draws inspiration from Lagos’ vibrant streetwear codes, featuring bodycon suits, bedazzled jorts, colorful snapbacks, leather trench coats and jackets, hoodies, and ski masks.

Olooh

Olooh’s practices span traditional dyeing methods, handwoven fabrics, and recycled materials. The brand brings Ivorian ethical craft to the forefront, blended with modern flair. The newest collection is a mix of edgy looks and West African design codes, featuring tailored blazers, dresses with frayed edges, layered leather skirts, pants, jumbo leather totes, and sheer kaftans.

LFJ

LFJ has been blending architecture with design since its debut in 2023. Its pleated design codes mixed with vibrant colors have established designer Juliet Olanipekun as one of the most exciting designers from Lagos and in Africa as a whole. LFJ presented a collection filled with colorful pleats, topped off with feathered fascinators, larger-than-life hats, and eyewear, while also introducing metals and shimmers this season. It also marked the brand’s first foray into menswear: a hoodie made from sheer fabric and a black suit set with red pleat details. With the new collection, LFJ further pushes beyond unconventional designs.

Moment of the Day

The highlight of the night came during the Lush Hair presentation. The showcase opened with a violin performance as models in pink dresses walked the runway, celebrating Afrocentric hairstyles—a signature element of Lush Hair’s annual presentations. This year’s showcase doubled as a campaign unveiling the brand’s new hairline, with models gracefully walking the runway while holding pink flower petals. The presentation closed with Nigerian chef and 2023 Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci, marking a memorable finale.

One Short Trend Observation

Hats and headwraps were a major trend on day three of Lagos Fashion Week. From street style–inspired snapbacks seen in Street Souk to woven bucket hats at Pepperrow, hand-dyed hats at Cute Saint, woven kufi caps spotted at Garbe, Fila seen on models at Malite, and dramatic hats at LFJ—this popular accessory was reimagined in different forms and shapes, echoing how versatile and culturally relevant it is to modern design.

For headwraps, we spotted scarves at Garbe and gele at Jermaine Bleu. The gele marks another recurring trend that slipped into day three at Lagos Fashion Week, following the trend’s comeback on day two.

Photos: Dan Torey