Fearless Fashion: The Best of Lagos Street Style

Lagos is a melting pot for creativity on the continent. The creative energy here stands out. It’s so palpable, it tells you stories of its people, who we are and where we’ve come from, our resilience, grit and determination to succeed beyond obstacles imposed by our environment.

The annual Lagos Fashion Week tentpole shows in October attracts thousands of fashion enthusiasts, experts and media. Over 40 of the continents most exciting designers show on the runway over 3 days from countries across Africa including Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa and Cote D'Ivoire.

When you’re in Lagos, there’s no such thing as being overdressed. Fashion in the Nigerian style capital is fearless. Locals embrace rich color and pattern, out-of-orders attempt to keep up, and the world watches to see what trends will arise next.

Each season, as editors and attendees descend on the city to experience the collections, the bar for street fashion is raised just a little higher.

You never know what to expect from the guests, whether they’re in full runway looks from luxury houses or one-of-a-kind pieces from under-the-radar talents.

A compelling mix of futuristic and traditional, the vibrant tailored suits, elegant geles, and transparent track pants.

Beyond the runway, you can feel the pulse of Lagos’s creative scene from what people are wearing.

Style might be seemingly elusive but the freedom of expression that’s often captured, depicts the innate style and sense of fearlessness of the people in front of the lens.