Port Harcourt International Fashion Week (alternatively known as Native & Vogue) is an annual clothing and fashion event held in the oil capital of Nigeria, Port Harcourt.[1]
| Port Harcourt International Fashion Week | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | clothing and fashion exhibitions |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Aztech Arcum |
| Location(s) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Years active | 2013 – present |
| Inaugurated | 2013 |
| Most recent | September 2013 |
| Next event | September 2014 |
| Activity |
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| Organised by | Neo Mantra Ltd and Bruno Creazioni Company |
| Website | nativeandvogue |
This event, a part of fashion in Nigeria, first took place in 2013 and it continues to be jointly organized by Neo Mantra Ltd and Bruno Creazioni Company. The event lasts three days. Its principal sponsor is the Rivers State government.[2]
The Fashion Week is intended for local and international fashion models and designers to display their talents.[3] It also provides emerging designers a platform to develop their creative expressions.
Since its initiation in 2013, the annual event has showcased several of Africa's top designers such as Paul Van Zyl, Adebayo Jones, Frank Osodi, Ituen Basi and Mai Atafo.[4]
Former Miss World, Agbani Darego has served as host for the international exhibition.[5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Diamond, M (2 September 2023). "Port Harcourt Fashion Week 2023 set to enhance growth, sustainability". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Rivers Launches Into World Fashion Map …As Native, Vogue Debuts". The Tide. Port Harcourt: Rivers State Newspaper Corporation. 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ^ Edozie, Victor (27 July 2014). "International models for Port Harcourt Int'l Fashion week". Dailytrust.com.ng. Port Harcourt: Media Trust Limited. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week". Africafashionweekny.com. 19 September 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Agbani to host International Fashion Week". The Punch. 14 September 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
