MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week kicked off on Wednesday 24^th at the exquisite Porche Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The soiree served 3 main purposes: an exhibition for the 12 Young Designer of the Year finalists; Jewel by Lisa for Blackberry Limited Edition Accessory launch and to give the guests a taste of what to expect in the next few days.

After weeks of workshops and exercises, each Young Designer had a unique piece of clothing to show off to the audience. The full collections will be showcased on the runway on the final day of fashion week – Saturday 27^th October. Check out some of the pieces on display.

Josh Samuel

Isi Atagemen

Belle D Jour

House of Silk

Meena

Wana Sambo

Orange Culture

83 and 80s

Jewel By Lisa Limited Edition Blackberry Accessory

Check out some of the guests in attendance.

Zainob Fashola

MTNLFDW 2012 Young Designer Finalists

Veronica Ebie Odeka

Uju Offiah

Terence Sambo and Orire Omatsola

Ozzy Etomi

Andrea Obienu and Obi Obi

Moyo Aderemi and Rimini

Young Model Of Year Finalists

Stephanie

Lisa Folawiyo and Zara Okpara

Ijeoma Ndekwu

Georgie MacIntyre

Emmy Collins

Elohor Aisien

Eki Orleans Crystal Derouche

Efua Oyofor

Josh Samuel and Audu Maikori

Adora Oleh

Adebayo Oke-Lawal, Wana Sambo and Ezinne Chinkata

Adebayo Oke-Lawal and Ezinne Chinkata

It was definitely a great start to fashion week! Which designers are you looking forward to seeing this season?