Lagos Fashion Week, in collaboration with Style House Files, proudly launches the sixth edition of its transformative talent discovery platform, Green Access 2024.
As an unwavering advocate for innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry, Lagos Fashion Week continues to set the benchmark for nurturing emerging talent and promoting sustainable practices. Green Access is a pioneering fashion accelerator program dedicated to empowering young designers with the core values of resource efficiency, biodegradability, longevity, and recyclability in fashion design and production. This initiative aims to cultivate a new generation of designers dedicated to creating a more sustainable and circular future for fashion.
Established in 2018, Green Access has been at the forefront of spotlighting fashion enterprises undergoing transformative journeys towards environmentally, socially, and ethically conscious production. This program is instrumental in driving the transition to a circular fashion economy on the African continent, showcasing designers who lead sustainable fashion practices.
How Green Access 2024 Contributes to the Fashion Industry
Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction
Green Access has trained over 50 designers in sustainable production techniques, significantly reducing fabric waste and promoting the use of eco-friendly materials.
Biodegradability and Longevity
The program emphasizes the importance of designing products with a longer lifecycle and encourages the use of biodegradable materials, reducing fashion’s environmental footprint.
Circular Fashion Economy
By fostering a culture of recycling and upcycling, Green Access has played a pivotal role in integrating circular economy principles into the fashion industry in Africa. Our alumni are innovators in creating garments that can be reused, remade, and recycled.
Lagos Fashion Week is a powerful amplifier for these visionary designers, offering them a platform to showcase their innovative collections and sustainable practices. Building on the success of the 2023 edition, which featured remarkable Green Access Finalists such as Ajanéé, BornstarNG, By.Wuzzy, E.S.O by Liman, and Dust of the Earth, this year’s Green Access promises even more groundbreaking innovation and impactful designs.
Read More: Lagos Fashion Week 2023: Everything That Went Down on & off the Runway
TOMS Partnership with Green Access
TOMS has partnered with Green Access as an official sponsor for 2024. This exciting collaboration aligns the TOMS “Wear Good” campaign with the core values of Green Access, further amplifying our shared commitment to sustainable fashion.
Highlights of this partnership include:
- Design Workshops: Fostering creativity and innovation, these workshops will guide designers to align their creations with TOMS’ brand values.
- Collaborative Custom Designs: TOMS will collaborate with current and past Green Access designers to create custom designs for Lagos Fashion Week that embody TOMS’ social impact mission.
- Charity Auction: The unique, custom-designed shoes will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting a mental health charity, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI), reinforcing our commitment to giving back.
Lagos Fashion Week (LagosFW) returns for its 14th edition from October 23rd to 27th, 2024. This premier fashion event in Lagos, Nigeria, brings together buyers, consumers, and media from across the globe, reaffirming our role as a leader in the sustainable fashion movement.
Applications for Green Access 2024 are now open! Visit the Lagos Fashion Week website for more details on how to apply.
