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#Gtbankfshnwknd debuts with a promise to 'promote
enterprise' and that's exactly what you get when you step into
the expansive venue of the fashion weekend that kicked off
impressive.
Entering the venue, you are heralded by the walk-in stall
where artisans are working on 'Adire' designs, - (tie and dye)
indigo-dyed cloth made in southwestern Nigeria by the
Yorubas, using a variety of resist-dyeing techniques to create
beautiful patterns- already infused into the works of Maki Oh ,
Orange Culture , Tiffany Amber,Demure by Denike,Omowunmi and more.









Just beside the hall is the lush open lounge for guests to
refresh and snack on finger foods and ice cream set at a
corner by popular Lagos vendors. Outside felt like an open
market for everything good; the modern African-ness of the
venue comes appealing.
A venture into the main hall housing a parade of items from
different brands lights up the venue which gives every brand a
chance to show off offerings on sale; Ituen Basi's lush
intricate detailed floor length dress on a mannequin
immediately reminds you the hall is a mix of fashion and
beauty display, all the way to the end of the hall where Hans &
Rene nests just before the hall (another inside the other)
where the masterclass sessions are held.
I went in and out at intervals to catch up with discussion; the
hall was hot! (That might just be amplified by Sam Fine!). The
FREE masterclasses had people in from different parts of the
country and abroad with seasoned speakers taking people
through different topics and lighthearted question and answer
sessions.










Hours after masterclasses wrapped, the runway show was
announced. In between waiting, Weizdhurm Franklyn and Toju
Foyeh had a presentation at a decorated spot within the hall.
Starting just before half 7pm the team impressed everyone
kicking off the show without keeping everyone waiting
There are unusual bits like people struggling for seats where
they were promptly showed their places, VIP tags equalled the
7th/8th row, guests at the back seats were unnecessary noisy,
some were commenting so loud it was almost unbearable and
'announcing' the designers (like MC-ing) just got on my
nerves! Amongst other unusual bits but overall not bad.
Was the show a 100%? No! but for a first time outing it was a
great attempt. Without mincing words, the show kicked off
exciting and unbelievably good for a first time.











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Source: Olamide Olanrewaju.
Image: credit to it's rightful owners.