Picturing Arise fashion week. After a six-year break, Arise fashion week returned to Nigeria last week, with Naomi Campbell walking two shows in Lagos, Skepta performing – and Ozwald Boateng producing a starry collection.
From Imaan Hammam backstage at Thebe Magugu’s ‘Gender Studies’ SS18 show to Lanre Dasilva Ajayi who showcased her AW18 collection ‘Grandeur Masterpiece’, an array of dresses in gold and bronze hues, all these photos will amaze you.
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Bold colours, themed bags
Imaan Hammam backstage at Thebe Magugu’s ‘Gender Studies’ SS18 show.
Photograph: @abukjoseph / Instagram
Attention to detail
Naomi Campbell on the catwalk for ready-to-wear label Tiffany Amber’s beautiful collection of grown-up dresses with an edge.
Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP
Highlight with a modern twist
Bespoke Couture designer Ozwald Boateng’s highly anticipated show didn’t disappoint, showcasing a mix of tailoring, styled with a modern twist.
Photograph: @ozwald_boateng / Instagram
Star-studded
Ozwald Boateng and Naomi Campbell in Lagos.
Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP
Backstage
Models at Ozwald Boateng.
Photograph: @ozwald_boateng / Instagram
What we wear
Tinie Tempah’s capsule collection ‘7 days ‘Till Lagos’ played homage to his Nigerian roots, merging British style and African clothes in a complementary way.
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Traditional patterns
Naomi Campbell opens the show for South African designer Kluk CGDT.
Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP
Streetwear
Boy Better Know Africa showcase their ‘Homecoming’ pop-up, with Naomi Campbell and Skepta in attendance.
Photograph: @greatnessdex / Instagram
From UK to Lagos
Skepta, Grace Ladoja, Tinie Tempah and Dumi Oburota at the BBK ‘Homecoming’ pop-up.
Photograph: Instagram
Performances
Skepta and Wizkid take to the stage to celebrate the BBK ‘Homecoming’ pop-up.
Photograph: Instagram/ @andikan_
Couture
Orapeleng Modutle, known for their bold wedding designs and occasionwear, stunned the Frow with structural dresses and hats.
Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP
Gold dust
Lanre Dasilva Ajayi showcased her AW18 collection ‘Grandeur Masterpiece’, an array of dresses in gold and bronze hues.
Photograph: Sunday Alamba/AP