Port Harcourt International Fashion Week (alternatively known as Native & Vogue) is an annual clothing and
fashion event
A fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting approximately one week, where fashion designers, brands or "houses" display their latest collections in runway fashion shows to buyers and the media. These events influence the upcoming fashion ...
held in the oil capital of Nigeria,
Port Harcourt. This event, a part of
fashion in Nigeria
The fashion industry in Nigeria plays an important cultural role and contributes significantly to the country's economy. Casual attire is commonly worn but formal and traditional styles are also worn depending on the occasion. Clothing incorporate ...
, first took place in 2013 and continues to be jointly organized by Neo Mantra Ltd and Bruno Creazioni Company. The event lasts three days. Its principal sponsor is the
Rivers State government
The Government of Rivers State consists of elected representatives and appointed officials responsible for the government of Rivers State, Nigeria. Rivers State has a population of about 5 million people, and is one of the 36 states that make up t ...
.
The Fashion Week is intended for local and international fashion models and designers to display their talents.
It also provides emerging designers a platform to develop their creative expressions. Since its initiation in 2013, the yearly event has showcased several of Africa's top designers such as Paul Van Zyl, Adebayo Jones, Frank Osodi,
Ituen Basi and Mai Atafo.
Former Miss World,
Agbani Darego
Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR (born 22 December 1982) is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World in 2001. She was the first black African to win Miss World.
Early life
Abonnema-native Darego was born ...
has served as host for the international exhibition.
See also
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List of fashion events
References
External links
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Port Harcourt International Fashion Week official website{{Port Harcourt
Fashion events in Nigeria
Culture in Port Harcourt
Recurring events established in 2013
Annual events in Nigeria
Tourist attractions in Port Harcourt
Annual events in Port Harcourt
2013 establishments in Nigeria
2010s establishments in Rivers State
Fashion weeks