On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, Lagos played host to something far more than a brunch — The Design Table, a first-of-its-kind gathering co-created by So.Me Solutions and Chika Uwazie, host of The Afropolitan Podcast.

Timed perfectly during Lagos Fashion Week, the midday experience brought together an exceptional mix of designers, diaspora voices, editors and cultural tastemakers, each representing a vital thread in the evolving story of African fashion.

Thoughtfully curated, The Design Table was envisioned as a warm Lagos welcome for visiting creatives and a space for meaningful exchange within the city’s vibrant fashion ecosystem. It wasn’t about spectacle or excess; it was about intention, collaboration and bridging global perspectives with local creativity.

As sunlight streamed through The Art Hotel’s minimalist interiors, guests gathered around long tables — laughing, sharing and building connections over elevated bites and the rhythmic pulse of Afro-house music that carried through the room. Every moment felt organic and alive, fashion and dialogue seamlessly intertwined.

At the heart of it all were Lagos’ most compelling designers, whose artistry transformed the room into a living exhibition of craftsmanship and storytelling.
NITÉMI, celebrated for her refined tailoring and narrative-driven silhouettes, dressed Dodos, Chinyere Adogu, Oyin Edogi, Lady Nneka, Chika Uwazie, and Eni Popoola, each look exuding quiet power and modern femininity.
Gelalli brought her signature harmony of structure and softness to Amiraa, Tenicka and Cyn Koko, while Mai Atafo and Lanre Da Silva Ajayi added the unmistakable touch of Lagos luxury that continues to set Nigerian design apart on the global stage.

The guest list reflected what truly made The Design Table special, its intersectionality. Around one table sat media editors, stylists, entrepreneurs, designers, and digital creators each contributing to the larger narrative of African fashion.
Familiar faces like Beverly Naya, Tenicka B, Noble Igwe, Nicole Chikwe, Diana Eneje, Bolanle, Paloma Duran, Funmi Forde, and Debbs Bjuku, alongside representatives from Business of Fashion, Essence, Marie Claire Nigeria, The Guardian Life, Guzangs and Style Vitae, turned the afternoon into a cross-cultural conversation, a true meeting of minds and aesthetics.

Adding to the thoughtful details that defined the event, Beauty Hut Africa curated Lagos Starter Kits a collection of luxury essentials that became an instant hit among guests. Each box captured the spirit of Lagos: dynamic, intentional, and beautifully generous. Uncover  also added its mark with refreshing skincare treats, a nod to the self-care that underpins true style.

From Inverroche’s crisp cocktails and their amazing party starter kit to the spontaneous laughter that filled the air, every element reflected what The Design Table set out to do — connect, inspire and feed the future of African fashion.

By the close of the afternoon, one truth lingered: this wasn’t just a networking event it was a movement in motion, proof that when creativity meets collaboration, the result is culture.

With The Design Table, So.Me Solutions and Chika Uwazie have created more than an experience — they’ve built the only table feeding the future of African fashion. A space where ideas meet influence, and connection gives birth to something lasting.

For collaborations, media requests, or to be part of the next conversation, contact hello@somesolutionsco.com  or collaborate@somesolutionsco.com 

 

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