Lagos Fashion Week, in collaboration with the U.S. government initiative Prosper Africa and Style House Files, hosted the “Bridging Markets” panel discussion for leading fashion and trade experts aimed at strengthening access for African fashion designers to the U.
S. market. The panel discussion took place as part of Lagos Fashion Week, highlighting the immense potential of African fashion on the global stage.
“Prosper Africa is proud to support Lagos Fashion Week, a pivotal resource connecting African fashion with the U.S. market,” said British A.
Robinson, Coordinator of Prosper Africa. “Prosper Africa looks forward to increasing access for African designers to the American apparel market.” Since 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has brought together designers, buyers, and consumers to elevate the current trends in African fashion.
With the world’s fashion industry increasingly looking to Africa as a hub for innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability, Lagos Fashion Week has become a leading platform for discovering dynamic new brands that fuse cultural narratives with ethical production. “We are excited to see African fashion expand beyond borders, with the United States as a key market for growth,” said Tokunbo Akerele Chairman Lagos Fashion Week. “Through ‘Bridging Markets,’ we offer African designers the tools, networks, and resources they need to scale their businesses internationally, while sharing the unique storytelling, craftsmanship, and sustainab.