Lagos is gearing up for a busy fashion season. Lagos Fashion Week 2026 is scheduled for 28 October to 1 November 2026, and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria will follow on 12 and 13 December 2026 at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. This guide lists the main dates and shows how Yoruba fabrics and style fit into the season.
Fashion Dates in Lagos, Autumn 2026
- Lagos Fashion Week: Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. The organiser has confirmed the dates, but the venue and designer list had not been published at the time of writing.
- GTCO Fashion Weekend: 7 and 8 November 2026.
- Fashion Rave: 27 November 2026 at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island.
- Africa Fashion Week Nigeria: 12 and 13 December 2026, with the theme “The Future Wears Africa”.
Dates and venues can change, so confirm them on each organiser’s official channels. See the report on Lagos Fashion Week 2026 and the Guardian Nigeria’s fashion calendar.
About Lagos Fashion Week
Lagos Fashion Week was founded in 2011 by Omoyemi Akerele and has become a leading showcase for designers from Nigeria and across Africa. The organiser also highlights its sustainability work.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria at the John Randle Centre
The 12th edition of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is set for the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. Its sister event, Africa Fashion Week London, was founded in 2011 by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi. The venue is a museum and cultural centre; read our guide to the John Randle Centre before you go.
Yoruba Fabrics to Watch For
- Aso Oke: the hand-woven cloth worn at celebrations. See Yoruba traditional attire.
- Adire: indigo resist-dyed cloth with centuries of history. Read the story of Adire.
- Gele and headwraps: an essential finishing touch for formal looks.
For the art side of Yoruba textiles, see the Nike Art Gallery, and for another fashion-forward festival, read about Ojude Oba.
More Autumn Events
Browse our Events category, and see Felabration 2026.
FAQs
When is Lagos Fashion Week 2026?
It is scheduled for 28 October to 1 November 2026.
Where is Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2026?
It is set for the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos on 12 and 13 December 2026.
What Yoruba fabrics are used in fashion?
Aso Oke and Adire are among the best-known Yoruba fabrics.
