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Lights! Camera!! Action!!! Lagos, are you ready for the biggest fashion event of the year? The Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) is about to kick off on the 25^th – 28^th of October 2017 at Eko Atlantic and we are super excited as we get to see fashion trends on another level. Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) is an annual multi-day fashion show, that aims to drive the Nigerian fashion industry by bringing buyers together, consumers and the media to view the latest trends of African designs. The platform is also targeted at showcasing the best of the fashion and design industry cutting across geographic and cultural barriers. This year’s 7^th edition is themed: “Africa, shaping fashion’s future.” It’s been said that the event will galvanize the entire African continent to be the global focus for creativity and commerce, from Lagos Nigeria. The fashion exhibition event features: Display of fashion products and accessories, textiles, design elements, photography and art installations, workshops and master classes that will ultimately facilitate knowledge transfer, information exchange and networking as gateways for more business opportunities, and most importantly the runway show which features new season collections from the best talents in the fashion industry. The significant part of the runway has to be the Models as they flaunt, showcase, and sell the clothes in a fascinating manner to the buyers and the media. Nigerian models are fast becoming popular home and abroad in the fashion scene, plus thanks to HLFDW for being a stepping stone to pull out their talents. Some models have held us spellbound since we saw them take on the runway and we look forward to seeing them again:

Kelvin Godson

Kelvin started his modeling career 9years ago and has been going strong ever since. He’s known for his famous eyes which he believes sets him apart from the other models, and also for his stern look on the runway. Kelvin has walked for top-notch designers from Mai Atafo to Kiki Kamanu etc.

Uju Nwobodo

Uju made her mark in 2014 at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week when she walked the runway for top designers and was named model of the year. She has since become unstoppable with her appearance on top magazines, major campaigns and editorials, and modelled for designers which include: iamISIGO, House of mane, Kenneth Ize, Gozel Green amongst others.

Elizabeth Ayodele The 18year old took the industry by storm after being discovered in Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week walking for top brands such as Fendi, Yves Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, and also being photographed by renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino for Vogue India. She also has proved that it’s not just by height as she stands at 5.8ft tall.

Victor Ndigwe Victor took to the spotlight in 2014 after winning the Aquafina Elite Model look competition. After that, he left an impression in the fashion industry by becoming the first Nigerian male model to walk the runways of Paris and Milan. He has also worked with Ermenegildo Zegna, Dolce and Gabbana, Fendi, Versace, Hermes, Kenzo, and Balmain, plus he’s presently the face of Missoni.

Toyin Oyeneye Toyin is a force to reckon with in the modeling industry as he has worked with the biggest names in fashion from Adidas to Ackermans, and has also been on the cover of GQ Style magazine.

Chika Emmanuel She won the Elite Model look Nigeria in 2010 when she was 15years Old. Since then she took the modeling world by storm gracing from one top-notch magazine cover after another. She’s modeled for designers such as Tiffany Amber, Jewel by Lisa, Frank Oshodi, just to mention a few and has been on the cover of Elan, Thisday Style, Vanguard Allure, amongst others. Chika has also walked the runway for Arise magazine fashion week, MTN Lagos Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week. She won the New face award of the Arise Magazine Fashion Week and was featured as one of the contributors to the Arise Magazine, including being featured in Vogue Italia.

Chika-Emmanuella-Soundit-Model-portfolio — *Photo credit: soundit.com*

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This article was first published on 25th October 2017

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Becky Onoise is a psychologist, chocolate junkie, and puppy lover. A writer who is sorry... not sorry about correcting your grammar. She's a word enthusiast and aims to achieve her goals. Instagram handle @mz_berkey