Lagos fashion is reshaping global style narratives by blending international trends with deeply rooted local elements. Designers like Ejiro Amos Tafiri and Mai Atafo are transforming the city into a global fashion hub, reflecting its cosmopolitan energy. A recent study reveals how women’s fashion in Lagos pairs indigenous fabrics like Aso Oke and Ankara with Western silhouettes to assert cultural pride while embracing global appeal. In contrast, men’s fashion uses Western fabrics in traditional Nigerian designs, often influenced by the sitting president’s ethnic background. These evolving styles reflect Lagos’s diversity and cultural dynamism, showing how modern African fashion celebrates heritage while pushing boundaries. It is fashion that’s bold, inclusive, and uniquely Nigerian–rooted, yet global.
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