MTN LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK 2011 PICTURES: DESIGNER ROLL CALL

Models in Grey

If there was one thing I enjoyed most about the recently concluded MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, it would be the exposure it gave to fresh new designers and shinning the light on them. Established brands such as Ituen Basi, Bunmi Koko, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi  gave presentations of their new collection while Jewel by Lisa, Kiki Kamanu and Odio Mimonet joined other designers such as Phunk Afrique, Amede etc on the runway. Prior to the show I hadn't heard of designers such as Switzerland-based Maureen Ikowkwu of Sunny Rose but what a refreshing addition she was. I loved almost every piece she showed and I was not alone, the audience cheered and gave a standing ovation after her collection showed..That said, every designer that showcased at MTN LFDW earned their place on the runway, all in all making the MTN Lagos Fashion Week  the fantastic show of African design talent it was..

Below is a roll call of designers that showcased at the MTN LFDW 2011

Amede

Kelechi Odu

Obsidian

Phunk Afrique

Xlamations!

Koke 

Sunny Rose

Anita Quansah Statement Accessories

Kiki Kamanu 

Odion Mimonet

Gozi

Grey

Maki-Oh

Jewel by Lisa

Bridget Awosika

There is no doubt in my mind that African fashion as a whole and Nigerian fashion in particular have come a long way. What a blessing that all these fabulous steps forward are happening in our lifetime....

A huge Seriously Doughnuts congratulations to all the designers that showcased.

While we edit over 5000 images we shot from the shows, if you can't wait to see the full collection of some of the designers, do checkout the official website of the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week by clicking here

Photo credit:
Bola O for SD
Persnickety for LDFW