AFWN 2025 Designers
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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.
Nox Couture
Nox Couture: Nox Couture is a Durban-based fashion brand with over four years in the industry, led by a talented team of women. We specialise in exquisite ladies' evening wear, blending elegance and craftsmanship to create timeless designs. Our creations have graced multiple fashion showcases, reflecting our passion for sophistication, confidence, and quality in every piece.
Sisi Sewing
Sisi Sewing is a fashion brand rooted in Nigeria and growing in the UK. We create ready-to-wear and custom pieces that fuse African heritage with modern elegance, telling stories of culture, identity, and style through every design.