Lagos Fashion Week has partnered with The Bicester Collection to host a roundtable discussion to propel the fashion industry in Nigeria and Africa to greater heights. Titled ‘The Fabric of Change’, the event brought together key industry voices to explore the intersection of fashion, culture and sustainability, with a particular focus on how these elements are a driving force for transformation within the African fashion industry. In partnership with The Bicester Collection, a global family of 12 luxury shopping destinations, with more than 20 years pedigree of supporting emerging talent, the coalition aim to continue its mission of empowering the next generation of African designers through mentorship programmes and retail opportunities.
One of the goals is to showcase works by the African designers to a wider audience across the collection’s portfolio of Villages in Europe, China and North America. Additionally, the roundtable continues The Bicester Collection’s six-year partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, contextualising both entities’ commitment to championing talent and delivering positive socio-economic and environmental impact. Tamu McPherson, the organisation’s Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador, took part in the engaging conversations.
‘The Fabric of Change’ highlighted how initiatives such as the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards have offered a platform for African designers and explored the impact on previous winners, such as Ahluwali.