Talks tent · 05
The talks.
Six afternoon conversations about making, selling and wearing Nigerian fashion. Free with any ticket, 120 seats, first come. Every speaker is invented for this demo.
16:30
Made in Aba: scaling a workshop
How three makers grew from one machine to forty, without losing quality.
14:00
Leather from the north
From the tannery to the bag: sourcing and craft.
16:30
Selling abroad from Lagos
Shipping, pricing and payments for designers selling to buyers overseas.
16:30
The bridal economy
Why weddings drive Nigerian fashion, and where it is heading.
14:00
Styling for the runway
A working session with the season's stylists. Bring questions.
16:30
First collections
Graduates and emerging designers on their first year in business.
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The tent
What to expect.
One hour
Forty minutes of conversation and twenty of questions.
Recorded
Talks are recorded and shared after the season.
Shade and seats
A cooled tent with 120 seats and standing room.