The GTCO FSHN WKND 2025 took over the GT Centre, Water Corporation Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos, on November 8–9, delivering two unforgettable days of fashion, creativity, and culture. Now in its 8th edition, the event, themed “Fashion is Freedom,” once again reaffirmed its place as one of Africa’s most anticipated fashion gatherings.

This year’s edition brought together an impressive mix of global fashion leaders, style enthusiasts, and hundreds of indigenous small businesses eager to connect, learn, and grow. From masterclasses led by renowned industry experts to an immersive retail experience that gave local brands a global spotlight, the weekend celebrated the very essence of fashion as a tool of self-expression and enterprise.

More than a fashion showcase, GTCO FSHN WKND 2025 became a statement, a bold reminder that in Lagos, fashion is more than fabric; it’s freedom, identity, and community.

Let’s look at some highlights from the runway.

 

Ituen Basi

The fashion house founded by Ituen Bassey has promoted Nigeria’s culture and heritage by working with quintessential Nigerian fabrics such as Ankara and aso-oke.

Mmuso Maxwell

Founded by South African duo Mmuso Potsane and Maxwell Boko, Mmuso Maxwell blends sharp tailoring with minimalist design.

Imane Ayissi

A Cameroonian-born designer and former dancer, Imane Ayissi moved to Paris and launched his haute couture label in 2004. Zendaya and Angela Bassett have worn his designs.

Tia Adeola

Nigerian-born, London-raised designer who founded her brand in her dorm room at The New School. Tia Adeola started her self-titled clothing line in her dorm room in 2016.

Patrick McDowell

Patrick McDowell is the founder and creative director of his eponymous London-based label, known for redefining luxury fashion by blending creativity, innovation, and circular design.

The Bam Collective

The brand, known for its bold colours and inclusive approach to luxury fashion, was launched after Bam was a finalist at the SA Fashion Week New Talent Search.

Sevon Dejana

Sevon Dejana is a fashion brand built on the belief that art and self-expression bring completion number seven, symbolising perfection, which inspires its name and philosophy.

Stella Jean

Stella Jean founded her eponymous Italian fashion label in 2011, which is known for blending Italian tailoring with Afro-Caribbean textiles and cultural influences.

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