On Friday, April 19th 2019, the Creative Director of Arise Fashion Week,
Ruth Osime and Management of Circa Non Pareil hosted esteemed members
of both the Print and Digital Media to a sumptuous brunch, to announce
the forthcoming ARISE FASHION WEEK. This most
anticipated fashion event of the year, takes place on the 19th-22nd of
April 2019 at The Lagos Continental, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Find below pictures from the event.
Currently in its 5th edition , ARISE Fashion Week is recognised as the
most prominent fashion show in Africa, famed for handpicked curation of
exclusive style, fresh and renowned talent, as well as acclaimed
international names in fashion.
It is our pride to say that the continent’s fashion industry became
truly global with the birth of ARISE, the synonym for "Africa Rising".
In the course of our journey, we have put Nigeria firmly on the global
fashion map, showcasing and promoting African designers on the runways
of the world, from London's famous Royal Albert Hall, to Washington DC's
Kennedy Centre, to the legendary triple appearance
during New York's iconic Fashion Week, to Lagos, to Johannesburg, to
Cape Town and Paris.
The ARISE runway, which is credited to be the most beautiful in Africa,
has seen global fashion icons and leading models such as Naomi Campbell,
Alek Wek, Liya Kebede, Oluchi Orlandi, Grace Bol, Georgie Badiel,
Millen Magese, showcase the best of Africa’s creativity.
The event has also seen internationally acclaimed designers such as
Gavin Rajah, Ozwald Boateng, David Tlale, LaQuan Smith, Lanre DaSilva,
DEOLA, Tiffany Amber, Jewel by Lisa, Ituen Basi, Odion Mimonet to
mention a few.
This year, ARISE Fashion Week has partnered with brands like Zenith
Bank, Martell, Darling Nigeria, Circa Non Pareil, Garment Care and
Maybelline New York to give the audience a bigger and better experience.
