Ria Kosher made its official runway debut at The Epic Show 2025 hosted by Fashion Finest Africa (FFA) on July 6, 2025, at The Podium, Lekki.
The Spring/Summer 2025 collection, titled IMPRINT, featured six unique looks incorporating the brand’s signature Canadian smocking technique and bold wide-leg silhouettes, all thoughtfully crafted to portray versatility and intricate artistry. As Victoria Willie, the Creative Director, notes:
“We wanted to achieve two things with this collection. First, to show that our signature smocking can take many forms: dresses, skirts, tops, pants, and kimonos. Second, to embed our brand’s DNA not just on the clothes but in the minds of the audience.”
But Imprint is more than a collection. It marks a milestone moment for the designer—a long-held dream finally realized. In Willie’s words:
“For years, I imagined myself walking down the runway, waving to the audience after the models strut in my designs. Finally, it’s happened. Preparing for this show wasn’t easy. We had to scrap some of the initial designs and create three new looks in under four days. I doubted whether we’d finish, especially given the complexity of our Canadian smocking and our lean team. But we did. We pulled it off. We left an imprint just as we envisaged.”
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The Imprint collection features a blend of structured and fluid forms: strapless tops, shift dresses, wide-leg pants, a kimono, a skirt, a halterneck jumpsuit, and a pair of cargo pants, all connected by the brand’s signature textures and silhouettes.
The Epic Show is known for spotlighting emerging fashion talent across Africa. Its 2025 edition celebrated bold designs and sparked conversations around sustainability, funding, and fashion entrepreneurship. Among the many designers who showcased, Ria Kosher stood out with a debut that was personal and striking. It is indeed a literal imprint on fabric, the Epic runway, and the African fashion scene.
See moments from the runway below:
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