The runway shows recap of the 10 finalists from Lagos fashion week’s green access 2022
This year’s Lagos fashion week theme was – Africa: shaping fashion’s future. And the finalists of Lagos fashion week’s green access programme gave life to this theme. It took place from the 26th to the 30th of October, 2022 and we just cannot get over all that fashion goodness.
So we’d like to introduce you to the finalists of Green Access 2022 by Lagos fashion week. An initiative funded by the BESTSELLER foundation, a fashion group in partnership with Style house files and Fayrouz.
Green access 2022 is basically a talent discovery platform that shines a spotlight on fashion enterprises that are producing with more environmentally, socially, and ethically conscious efforts.
“Green Access is a sustainable fashion accelerator programme that nurtures young designers and drives the recommitment of resource efficiency, biodegradability, longevity, and recyclability as guiding principles for fashion design and production” they note via the Lagos fashion week’s official Instagram page.
Each of the finalists showcased a collection of three looks on the runway at Lagos fashion week, got publicity, and had retail activation.
Photography by Insignaonline
Adara Soludo – Nigeria (Aorah Studio)
The collection was titled “Ogbanaonwea” meaning “it designs itself”. It was inspired by the Akwete textile and looks that were hand woven. The mini collection featured 3 looks in peach and pink.
![Aorah-studio-3 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Aorah Studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Aorah-studio-3.jpg)
![Aorah-studio-2 - Radr Africa Look two from Aorah Studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Aorah-studio-2.jpg)
![Aorah-studio-1 - Radr Africa Look three from Aorah Studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Aorah-studio-1.jpg)
Themba Paulos Shezi – South Africa (Herushezi)
The collection featured three looks that played on layering in triangular cuts, elegance, and vibrant colors. It incorporated Ponchos, crochets, embellishments, upcycling, ribbing, and tie-dye.
![Heru-Shezi-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Heru Shezi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Heru-Shezi-1.jpg)
![Heru-Shezi-2 - Radr Africa Look two from Heru Shezi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Heru-Shezi-2.jpg)
![Heru-Shezi-3 - Radr Africa Look three from Heru Shezi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Heru-Shezi-3.jpg)
Nneji Akunne – Nigeria (House of Akachi)
The collection titled “N’okpuru Mmiri” featured feminine looks with lovely necklines and centers around elements of nature such as water, architecture, and climate change.
![House-of-Akachi-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - House of Akachi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/House-of-Akachi-1.jpg)
![House-of-Akachi-2 - Radr Africa Look two from House of Akachi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/House-of-Akachi-2.jpg)
![House-of-Akachi-3 - Radr Africa Look three from House of Akachi](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/House-of-Akachi-3.jpg)
Lu Adesola – Nigeria (Lul’la studio )
The three looks featured well-tailored outfits in pink, green, and orange. They were accessorized with teddy bears.
![Lul'la studio 1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Lul'la studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lulla-studio-1.jpg)
![Lul'la studio 2 - Radr Africa Look two from Lul'la studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lulla-studio-2.jpg)
![Lul'la studio 3 - Radr Africa Look three from Lul'la studio](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lulla-studio-3.jpg)
Kwaku Kyere – Ghana (Meta Kay)
The collection featured looks in blue, orange, and brown with the use of weaves, a polka dot print, and ruches.
![Meta Kay 1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Meta Kay](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Meta-Kay-1.jpg)
![Meta Kay 2 - Radr Africa Look two from Meta Kay](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Meta-Kay-2.jpg)
![Meta Kay 3 - Radr Africa Look three from Meta Kay](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Meta-Kay-3.jpg)
Akoth Otieno – Kenya (Olisa Kenya)
The three looks in this collection featured different techniques of crochet. One, a long-sleeved mini dress, another, a long dress with hip long slits on both sides and a midi straight dress.
![Olisa-Kenya-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Olisa Kenya](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Olisa-Kenya-1.jpg)
![Olisa-Kenya-2 - Radr Africa Look two from Olisa Kenya](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Olisa-Kenya-2.jpg)
![Olisa-Kenya-3 - Radr Africa Look three from Olisa Kenya](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Olisa-Kenya-3.jpg)
Peter Oshobor – Nigeria (Oshobor)
The collection incorporated handmade yarn installations in brown, white, and red that took over a month to create.
![Oshobor-2 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Oshobor](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Oshobor-2.jpg)
![Oshobor-1 - Radr Africa Look two from Oshobor](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Oshobor-1.jpg)
![Oshobor-3 - Radr Africa Look three from Oshobor](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Oshobor-3.jpg)
Peter Acha – Nigeria (Pettre taylor)
The collection featured three deconstructed and patchwork looks that celebrate upcycling and sustainability. They also included crochet and string elements.
![Pettre-taylor-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Pettre Taylor](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pettre-taylor-1.jpg)
![Pettre-taylor-2 - Radr Africa Look two from Pettre Taylor](https://res.cloudinary.com/radrafrica/images/w_683,h_1024/v1668500618/webcontent/Pettre-taylor-2_3013567e35/Pettre-taylor-2_3013567e35.jpg?_i=AA)
![Pettre-taylor-3 - Radr Africa Look three from Pettre Taylor](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pettre-taylor-3.jpg)
Essrhir Scheherazade – Morocco (Sahrzad designs)
The collection featured a modern take on Moroccan designs using silk material in an entirely handcrafted elegant asymmetrical gown, a robe-like top and sheer pants, and an orange gown with a hoodie.
![Sahrzad-designs-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - Sahrzad designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sahrzad-designs-1.jpg)
![Sahrzad-designs-3 - Radr Africa Look two from Sahrzad designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sahrzad-designs-3.jpg)
![Sahrzad-designs-2 - Radr Africa Look three from Sahrzad designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sahrzad-designs-2.jpg)
Sipho Lushaba – South Africa (SVL designs)
The collection had three looks that were upcycled from different materials and prints. It also featured accessories like a plastic bowl, plastic bucket and the popular ‘Ghana must go’ bag.
![SVL-designs-1 - Radr Africa Look one from LFW's green access 2022 finalist - SVL designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SVL-designs-1.jpg)
![SVL-designs-2 - Radr Africa Look two from SVL designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SVL-designs-2.jpg)
![SVL-designs-3 - Radr Africa Look three from SVL designs](https://radrafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SVL-designs-3.jpg)
Check out our favorite looks from day 1, day 2 and day 3 of Lagos fashion week 2022.