Lagos Fashion Week has been announced as the winner of the Earthshot Prize to Build a Waste-Free World, earning international recognition for its efforts to reduce waste and strengthen local production networks in Nigeria. The announcement was confirmed by the Earthshot Prize Foundation along with Lagos Fashion Week’s official channels.

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The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, awards funding and long-term support to initiatives that address environmental challenges in ways that can expand beyond their immediate communities. In this case, Lagos Fashion Week was recognized for programs that collect, sort, and reuse textile waste, as well as for its work linking designers with artisans, natural dye workshops, and small-scale textile makers across Nigeria.

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According to organizers familiar with the platform’s development, Lagos Fashion Week has spent years building practical systems that help designers access local materials, reduce production waste, and keep more economic value within Nigerian supply chains. One example noted within the industry is the reuse of fabric offcuts by small production houses and makers in Lagos, which helps reduce reliance on imported textiles.

Observers in the African fashion industry say the award may influence how global fashion institutions view innovation coming from the continent. Rather than being discussed mainly in terms of aesthetics, African fashion is increasingly being recognized for its role in developing resource-efficient production models.

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The Earthshot Prize funding provides Lagos Fashion Week with additional resources to expand these systems. However, professionals in the sector note that large-scale progress will depend on continued collaboration among designers, manufacturers, policymakers, and investors.

As Lagos Fashion Week enters this new stage, the platform is expected to face greater scrutiny and opportunity in equal measure. The work has been ongoing for years; the award simply brings more attention to it.

Lagos Fashion Week has concluded, but one collection continues to captivate our imagination. On the third day of the event, Sevon Dejana unveiled their Spring/Summer 2026 line, a striking exploration of high fashion and couture.

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The collection presented a series of sculptural silhouettes, richly embellished looks, and architectural forms that challenged conventional design. The opening look a black dress with intricate embellishments, structured sleeves, and a celestial-inspired conical frame around the face immediately set an ethereal tone, transporting the audience beyond the ordinary.

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True to its title, Transcendence, the collection captures a sense of transformation, moving from the physical to the spiritual. Each piece radiates a magical, almost spiritual aura, reflecting the designer’s bold vision and commitment to thinking beyond traditional fashion boundaries.

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This achievement builds on Sevon Dejana’s previous triumph with the Spring/Summer 2025 collection, Reincarnation, which offered luxurious couture pieces that balanced innovation with elegance. With works of this caliber, one can only hope for a dedicated “Couture Week” in Nigeria a platform where visionary designers can unveil extraordinary creations like those of Sevon Dejana.

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Lagos Fashion Week 2025 may have ended, but their looks are still unforgettable. Some celebrities played it safe, others went overboard, still they all came styled in their best outfit. Here are eight celebrities whose outfits stood out.

Idia Aisen

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Idia described as versatile and iconic in Sevon Dejana Brand black tuxedo dress that’s covered in butterfly details. The shoulders were sharp and structured, and she carried a small Chanel black handbag. Her blonde hair was the perfect match for it.

Mercy Eke

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Mercy Eke appeared in LFJ mini dress with nothing on the back, front covered with circular discs arranged like petals from top to hem. Her hair was styled in a pulled back ponytail. She wore white heels and carried a pink bag completing the outfit.

Omowunmi Dada

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Omowunmi Dada captioned, her picture, “ate it and left no crumbs” in a Weiz Dhurm Franklyn black mini dress paired with a jacket with gold teardrop embellishments. Sheer and lace detailing at the hemline. She held a pink purse with her, and the red curtain background made the pictures come out well.

Chioma Ikokwu

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The style queen herself expressed gratitude on how proud she is about Nigerian fashion dressed in Imad Eduso white sheer top tucked in satin skirt, and a jeweled belt, but what really made the look noticeable was the feathered thigh-high boots. Her camouflage cap was unexpected, yet it complemented the outfit.

Teminikan

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Green couldn’t have looked any better as Teminikan chose a Mulãwwan bright chartreuse green gown with bubble hems stacked on top of each other. The colour alone was a statement, and the shape gave it a fashion feel. She kept her bag and heels black.

Hawa Magaji

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Hawa wore a ASO Nigeria turquoise lace dress that had tassels from the hem and structured shoulders that gave it shape. The dress flared out at the end, and she wore jeweled heels

Elozonam

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Elozonam looked sharp in his Kulture X plaid. The fitted top, wide-leg trousers, and wide hat was a perfect combination. It exuded classic old-school style.

Lily Afegbai

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Lily shines in an LDM red suit that has a structured shoulder and a linear texture on the fabric. Her hair was styled neatly in a fringe updo and she carried a tiny red bag complementing the look.

Bold textures, playful details, and unexpected parings once again defined Lagos Fashion Week.

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