The much anticipated GTCO Fashion Weekend 7th edition will kick off November 9th through to 10th at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos.
Expectedly, the fashion industry is in for another exciting experience as the annual consumer-focused fair is designed to showcase the best of Africa’s Finest fashion to a global audience.
Over the years, the event has firmly established its place as an incubator for diverse talent, creativity, and enterprise in fashion retail, bringing together some of Africa’s prominent fashion brands alongside relatively newer labels to interact with universally celebrated fashion icons and engaging style personalities. In keeping with tradition, this year’s event will feature insightful masterclasses and thrilling runway shows together with free stalls for over 140 carefully curated pop-up fashion retailers. Colourful façades, lively music, and a delightful ambience are popular elements of GTCO fairs and work together to create a multisensory, thoroughly fulfilling experience for all attendees.
Speaking on the 2024 GTCO Fashion Weekend, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Segun Agbaje, in a statement credited to him and obtained by VERACITY DESK (veracitydesk.com) at a press briefing coordinated by group corporate communication, Mr Charles Eremi at the bank’s head office, Plot 635, Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island, Lagos
The statement reads: Every year, as we bring together the vision and elements that make this event possible, I am reminded of how significant these moments are, not just for us, but for the business and people we interact with. It’s more than an event; it’s deliberate and collective effort to uplift, empower, and celebrate the incredible talent that our continent has to offer. Seeing how much the GTCO Fashion Weekend has grown and how deeply it resonates with so many makes us incredibly proud.
The Vision for the the GTCO Fashion Weekend remains Promoting Enterprise; providing a platform that supports small businesses, the community and brings Africa’s vast creativity to the forefront. It’s about telling stories of heritage, culture, and personal identity, through the universal language of fashion. But beyond self expression, fashion has become a powerful engine for economic empowerment, and we are deeply committed to being a part of that journey.
Last Year, we took a bold step forward by introducing virtual model casting, expanding our reach far beyond geographic boundaries. This innovative idea allowed us to include talents from every corner of the continent, proving that fashion truly has no limits.
At GTCO, we believe that innovation and inclusivity go hand in hand, and by making space for ,are voices, we are driving an industry that reflects the diversity and richness of African talent. Fashion, like the world around us, is constantly evolving, and we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve fostering partnerships and nurturing young entrepreneurs who will define their future.
As we celebrate this edition, let us also reflect on the broader impact of African fashion on the world, It is a growing global phenomenon, embraced by international designers and celebrities.
African designs are appearing in luxury boutiques in Paris, Milan and New York, and our fabrics, patterns, and aesthetics are influencing fashion houses worldwide. We understand the importance of supporting this growth. Our commitment to African fashion goes beyond today’s event, and ensuring that the world continues to recognize the incredible potential of African fashion.
So whether you’re attending a masterclass, shopping the latest collections, or watching the runaway come alive, this weekend is about embracing the diversity, creativity, and brilliance that African fashion represents, I encourage you to fully enjoy and engage with all that this 7th Edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2024 has to offer.
Welcome, and enjoy the show.
Meanwhile, GTCO which is literally known for organizing fashion masterclasses that provide fashion entrepreneurs unique opportunities to learn from global industry leaders and experienced brands is not resting on its oars to offer something unique that will remain indelible in the minds of the stakeholders. With Promoting Enterprise as a recurring theme, the 2-day event will remarkably open fashion enthusiasts and fun seekers to 12 runway shows that will bring to the fore, Africa’s finest designers and international designers during the brand’s 7th edition of fashion weekend which according to the organizers promises to offer an exciting experience to all target audience.
Specifically, day 1 of the Master Class, November 9, will feature Lulu Kennedy, a fashion editor with the topic Incubating Talent: Supporting The Generation between 4pm to 5pm whilst Patricia Bright, a fashion influencer will be doing justice to the topic Style, Influence+ everything in Between: Creating your online world, that will kick off from 5:30 pm to 6:30pm.
Similar, day 2 of November 10 will accordingly offer the floor to Sheika Daley, a make-up personality and she will be dealing with the topic, A Maestro in the World of Celebrity Makeup Artistry from 4pm to 5pm, and Ted Gibson on his part will take care of the topic, Iconic Hair: The Hollywood Story, this will take place between 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
For day 1 runway lineup, which will start by 7:30pm on the list are, Gert Johan Coetzee, Onalaja, Orire, Hue by Idera, Romeo Hunte, Sukeina.
However, day 2, November 10 which is the climax of the whole 2024 fashion weekend will bring on stage Eric Raisina, Selly Raby Kane, Ituen Bassey, Tolu Coker, Xu Zhi and Laquan Smith respectively.
