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Arise Fashion Week, popularly known as Africa's premier fashion showcase event, kickstarted in Lagos, Nigeria recently. The show, which started on March 30, will end today (April 2). British supermodel Naomi Campbell is headlining the line-up, having already walked in two shows at the prestigious turn-out. The show started off with a charity event and is featuring 45 designers from 14 countries like South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, France, the UK, the US, the Caribbean and Nigeria. Scroll down to see more pictures from the show.
British supermodel Naomi Campbell displayed an outfit by Nigeria designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi during the Arise Fashion Week event in Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, March 31, 2018. (Source: AP)
Gavin Rajah's designs during the fashion week at Lagos were all about muted sophistication packed in glamorous and vibrantly embellished ensembles. A model walked the ramp wearing a glitzy purple skirt set with a hint of orange along the knee-high slit. Lovely! (Source: AP)
A model walked down the ramp in an outfit by designer Orapeleng Modutle. With an oversized hat and a pair of sunshades, she made a dramatic statement. (Source: AP)
Designer Mustafa Hassanali experimented with bold and vibrant colours, keeping in line with the summer palette. (Source: AP)
A model displayed an outfit by designer Taryor Gabriels during the Arise Fashion Week event in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (Source: AP)
Designer Ozwald Boateng displayed his take on androgynous fashion. A formal pantsuit, complete with a tie called for a staid look but the funky hue of the tie added a pop of colour. (Source: AP)
Fashion Designer Oswald Boateng, center, and British model Naomi Campbell, right, walk the runway during the Arise Fashion Week event in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, April 1, 2018. (Source: AP)
A model sashayed down the ramp in a fitted semi-sheer pink bodysuit from Andrea Iyamah's collection. (Source: AP)
Models displayed an outfit by designer Andrea Iyamah during the Arise Fashion Week event in Lagos, Nigeria. Sharp cuts, bodysuits and a soothing palette highlighted the designer's collection. (Source: AP)
Models walk down the ramp in outfits by designer Laurence Airline. The line brought together a path between cultures drawing contemporary timeless classics silhouettes with deep African roots. (Source: AP)
Models displayed outfits by designer House of Divas Abaya during the Arise Fashion Week event in Nigeria. (Source: AP)
