AFWN 2025 Designers & Exhibitors
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Binta Badmus
Binta Badmus is a modest fashion brand built on timeless design, intentional craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to women who see modest fashion as both a lifestyle and a form of self-expression. Over the past eight years, we have grown steadily and built a strong community of women who value modesty, elegance, and authenticity. We are a slow fashion brand with every piece created with care and thoughtful approach to fashion. Today, our community spans over 200,000 women across 15 countries. Beyond creating clothing, Binta Badmus is committed to impact. Through partnerships with NGOs such as ActionAid and Colgar, we support underprivileged women and children, helping to open doors to brighter futures. Grounded in sustainability and proudly rooted in Nigerian craftsmanship, we create pieces proudly made in Nigeria for the World.
Elegant by Rachy
Elegant by Rachy is a unique brand that deals with women ready to wear for every occasion, a brand that instantly gives women that confident when rocking our designs , we create simple but elegant masterpieces that makes our queens stands out in where ever they find themselves , a brand where being elegant and classy becomes norm for every single persons out there that get to become our client.
CHARMS-XVI
CHARMS-XVI addresses the growing demand for authentic, high-quality, and personalized fashion in a market saturated with mass-produced accessories. Our solution provides a sustainable luxury, cruelty-free, eco-conscious alternative that champions artisanal craftsmanship and reflects individuality, cultural expression, and timeless style, filling the gap for consumers seeking uniqueness and meaningful design in their fashion choices. From creating timeless beaded fashion accessories to designing exclusive scarfs. CHARMS-XVI has remained a people's favourite by demand.
Rhaychaelle Cut
Rhaychaelle_Cut is a Nigerian brand redefining elegant casual fashion through artistry, precision, and a signature look crafted from quality materials. Born from a desire to correct the lack of proper tailoring in everyday wear, the brand blends clean structure with expressive creativity, creating pieces that feel both beautifully unique and effortlessly sophisticated. At Rhaychaelle_Cut, every design is made to elevate confidence, celebrate individuality, and bring artistic elegance into modern, wearable style.
Asoebi by Nandari
Asoebi by Nandari - (ABN) was born from a simple yet powerful idea: to showcase the timeless beauty of African prints and prove they can be worn anywhere, anytime. Our journey began with a passion for culture and creativity, a desire to redefine how the world sees African fashion. We specialize in ready-to-wear outfits crafted from rich, authentic fabrics like Ankara, batik, Adire (tie-dye), and Aso-oke, blending traditional artistry with modern silhouettes. Every piece is designed to make you feel confident, stylish, and connected to heritage because fashion is more than clothing; it’s a story you wear.
Aby Toria Brand
ABY TORIA BRAND is a proudly African fashion brand dedicated to redefining elegance through timeless, ready-to-wear pieces and couture garments that tell a unique African story, celebrating culture, individuality, and modern sophistication. Known for our expert craftsmanship and innovative designs, we blend traditional African fabrics like Adire and Aso-oke with contemporary styles to create versatile looks for the confident, stylish woman. From chic two-piece sets to flowing gowns and statement kimonos, Aby Toria is committed to making every woman feel effortlessly beautiful. Our mission is simple: to deliver fashion that exudes comfort, class, and cultural pride
Ndokoshapes'n'more
Ndokoshapes'n'more draws its name from the Anang word ‘Ndoko,’ which means a voluptuous or curvaceous woman. A reflection of our brand’s celebration of confidence, beauty, and body positivity.
Chinelleworld
Chinelleworld is an African luxury fashion brand distinguished for its exquisite craftsmanship, regal aesthetics, and bold runway presence. Founded by Emmanuella Chinonye Agwu, the brand transforms traditional artistry into contemporary elegance through bespoke bridal gowns, couture creations, and statement ready-to-wear pieces. Each Chinelleworld design tells a story of confidence, culture, and timeless beauty, celebrating women who embrace sophistication and strength.
Princess Vogue Fashion
Princess Vogue Fashion is a distinguished luxury fashion brand renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and timeless sophistication. With roots in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria, the brand embodies a harmonious blend of European elegance and African opulence, creating designs that celebrate culture, confidence, and modern femininity. Every Princess Vogue piece is meticulously crafted using premium fabrics and impeccable detailing, reflecting the brand's unwavering commitment to excellence. From couture creations to exclusive ready-to-wear collections, Princess Vogue Fashion redefines contemporary luxury — empowering the modern woman to exude grace, power, and individuality with every look.
Black
Black: A self-taught visionary and Burkinabè fashion engineer, COMPAORÉ Abdoul Ben Isac is the founder of the brand BLACK, launched in 2012 and officially revealed in 2018 following his recognition at the Festival International de la Mode en Afrique (FIMA). Originally trained as an accountant and holder of a Bachelor's degree in Economics, he has turned fashion into a language of identity, freedom, and social transformation. His artistic signature lies in a bold fusion of traditional African textiles—such as Faso Dan Fani, Kenté, and Bogolan—with experimental materials including leather, rope, mesh, mop fabric, and plastic. The result is an avant-garde aesthetic rooted in African culture and innovation
Shebling
Shebling: Our brand is more than just clothing, footwear, Tumblers, etc. They bring out people's good vibes and bravery. Our brand is where fashion meets class. We make people stand out in the crowd. With us, you can dress like never before. Our "Omo Naija " collection brings out our vibrant African culture. Our collection might not change the world, but we sure will.
Insyd/Owt Creatives
Insyd/Owt Creatives is a sustainability-driven fashion brand founded in 2017 by sisters, Bohloeki and Boikokobetso Sibolla. Rooted in cultural preservation and environmental consciousness, the brand specialises in repurposing local deadstock denim, incorporating traditional Litema mural art form into modern hand block-printed textiles that are expressed through their street avant-garde style.
Elizabeth Abidemi Akinlabi, EAA
EAA: Founded by Creative Director Elizabeth Abidemi Akinlabi, EAA is a namesake brand born from a deep love for fashion, lifestyle, and Africa. For over a decade, the brand has celebrated the continent’s rich heritage through modern craftsmanship, storytelling design, and timeless elegance.
Aorah
Aorah: Inspired by the founder's multicultural upbringing, Aorah redefines sustainable luxury through a lens of culture and modernity. Blending heritage craftsmanship with refined, minimal design, the brand embodies a dialogue between tradition and the contemporary woman.. We partner with artisan Akwete communities, paying tribute to their rich heritage while working directly with female weavers to ensure fair pay, skill preservation, and sustainable growth. Aorah is a celebration of modern femininity - refined, confident, and deeply connected to culture.
ShaykaraBrand
ShaykaraBrand: is a sustainable fashion label rooted in circular design, cultural expression, and community empowerment. We transform discarded garments and textile waste into bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that merge creativity with conscious fashion practices. Our work tells a visual story of environmental responsibility, African identity, and innovation
Pearls And Patterns Luxe
Pearls And Patterns Luxe: We are a Nigerian-owned women’s wear brand designed for the woman who embraces modernity with grace, crafting clean, timeless silhouettes and refined pieces for everyday elegance.
Tidé Chen Lagos
Tidé Chen Lagos is a womenswear fashion brand rooted in Nigerian textile heritage and modern craftsmanship. The brand creates bespoke traditional bridal-wear and a culturally inspired ready-to-wear line. By merging indigenous weaving with contemporary silhouettes, Tidé Chen Lagos champions sustainable innovation, cultural storytelling, and local artisan development. Each design reflects a commitment to preserving tradition while redefining African fashion for global relevance.
Talyna
Talyna is a contemporary African fashion brand redefining luxury through a fusion of bold prints, rich silks, and modern silhouettes. Specializing in made-to-order/bespoke designs and limited ready-to-wear pieces, each design celebrates feminine curves with clean finishing, exquisite detailing, and timeless sophistication.
Nailé
Nailé is a modern fashion label rooted in the belief that clothing should feel as intentional as it looks. With a design philosophy that merges sharp structure and fluid ease, each piece is made to move with you — timeless, elevated, and quietly bold. Founded by a solo designer with nearly a decade of hands-on industry experience, Nailé crafts menswear and womenswear with equal parts precision and personality. From tailoring to textiles, every decision is made with purpose: from the cut of a collar to the drape of a hem. Nailé isn't about chasing trends — it's about building a wardrobe that lasts. Whether you're dressing for work, play, or the space in between, our collections are designed to go with you — effortlessly. Welcome to Nailé, where we have a style for every story
Ventunna
Ventunna: Ventunna is a bold menswear brand that blends modern tailoring with Nigerian cultural influence. Created by designer Bashir Adejumo, the brand brings heritage and innovation together through expressive, structured pieces that reflect strength, individuality, and timeless style. Designed and made in the UK, Ventunna celebrates the art of storytelling through fashion.