Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025 is officially underway in Lagos, and one of the most anticipated highlights is FashionEVO, a platform that continues to spotlight Africa’s creative excellence while pushing the boundaries of global fashion conversations.
This year, FashionEVO has curated an exciting lineup that blends business, creativity, and celebration. From the Pop-Up Boutique that opened on September 16th to the Summit, Fashion Show, and Awards Ceremony happening on September 18th, every activity is designed to showcase the richness of African fashion while equipping creatives with tools to grow and thrive.
The Pop-Up Boutique: Legacies in Style
Running from September 16–19, the Pop-Up Boutique is more than just a retail space. It is a living gallery of African craftsmanship, from fashion to accessories, beauty to lifestyle products. Each brand present brings its own story, weaving culture, heritage, and innovation into products that stand proudly on a global stage.
The boutique is a reminder that African fashion is not only about aesthetics; it is about identity, storytelling, and the economy of creativity.
Knowledge Meets Creativity: Summit and Sessions
On September 18th, the conversation deepens with the FashionEVO Summit and Pop-Up Sessions. These are immersive learning spaces where fashion entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and emerging creatives come together to exchange knowledge.
Topics range from business strategy and branding to sustainability, intellectual property, and the future of textiles. These sessions are practical, hands-on, and built to inspire, ensuring participants leave with insights they can apply directly to their work.
A Celebration of Africa’s Fashion Future: Show and Awards
The highlight of FashionEVO takes place in the evening of September 18th, the Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony. Here, the runway becomes a stage for innovation, as designers reinterpret African heritage through bold, modern designs.
Competitions will spotlight student designers, textile innovators, and emerging brands, while awards will recognise individuals and organisations that have significantly contributed to the growth of Africa’s fashion industry. It is both a celebration of creativity and a recognition of the work required to build sustainable fashion legacies.
This year, iconic figures such as Joke Silva, in celebration of her legacy of creativity, advocacy, and cultural diplomacy, will be among those honoured. She will be joined by the likes of Tubobereni and other trailblazers whose work continues to shape and elevate the African creative landscape.
It is both a celebration of creativity and a recognition of the work required to build sustainable fashion legacies
Why It Matters
FashionEVO is more than an event. It is a call to action for creatives to step into spaces that challenge, inspire, and connect them. It demonstrates that no creative thrives alone — growth comes through collaboration, exposure, and community.
By attending, you are not only witnessing history; you are also becoming part of a movement that is shaping the future of African fashion.
With the Pop-Up Boutique live and the Summit, Show, and Awards just days away, FashionEVO at ACM 2025 is set to be one of the most impactful gatherings of Africa’s creative calendar.
- Pop-Up Boutique: September 16–19
- Summit + Fashion Show + Awards: September 18
- Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Lagos
This is a moment to learn, to connect, and to celebrate Africa’s fashion future together.
