Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) 2013 Is Here!

If you are a creative fashion designer and have been looking forward to this event, then it’s here. The Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW), scheduled to hold on Saturday 26th October 2013, is open for entries for the Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) & Young Designer of the year (YD) Awards 2013.

The Young Creative Director of the Year
The YCE awards programme rewards young creative entrepreneurs for talent and initiative. It’s hub is in the creative fashion industry and will recognize the central role played by this entrepreneur for the development of a competitive and sustainable creative economy.
The British Council and LFDW are identifying such talents. The winner of this Fashion award will be invited to take part in a tour of the industry in the UK which LFDW anticipates to take place in September 2013.

The Young Designer of the Year
LFDW offers young fashion designers the opportunity to be participate at targeted seminars and workshops facilitated by the British Council and a chance to exhibit their collection in front of a select audience at Lagos Fashion and Design Week.
LFDW do choose about 10 – 12 young designers. Who are trained in Master Classes by British Council for a week to enhance their design skills towards their competition during Lagos Fashion & Design Week, ultimately only one designer will be crowned the winner.



Prizes for the winners include

· The LFDW Young Designer of The Year cash prize from MTN

· British Council facilitated networking opportunities with creative entrepreneurs globally at      London Fashion Week.

· British Council facilitated Master classes

· Mentorship opportunities with leaders in the creative industry

· Retail opportunities with leading brands in the industry

The screening sessions for the awards will kick off in the following places.

Port Harcourt
Monday 26th August 2013

Abuja
Wednesday 28th August 2013

Lagos
Friday 30th August 2013

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