LONDON FASHION WEEK AW25

The London Fashion Week AW25 schedule was filled with a healthy list of Black and Black mixed heritage designers and guests attending the prestigious shows.

Catwalk Shows

Abigail Ajobi invited guests to a North London housing estate where they experienced ‘I’m British-JAPA Syndrome’..a Yoruba expression regarding Nigerian people relocating to another country in search of better economic opportunities and hope of a more prosperous life. The collection had a punk rock slant, connecting with the Camden postcode it was shown in, but also a regal Nigerian element to it, with the golden pieces used to accentuate particular looks. A reflection of Ajobi’s British and rich Nigerian heritage.

Labrum hosted a show with a twist, with a curated live music event, called the Sounds of Us at non-other than the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Presentations

Tolu Coker, transformed the Studio 180 presentation space into a retro High Life music lounge and production studio space, where celebrity guests Adjani Salmon, Jordan, Zeze Millz and Ashley came and soaked up the atmosphere. The brightly lit studio space had mannequins for clothing and millinery, product samples and toiles ready for production. Her assistants wore lab coats for effect.

Yaku Stapleton, took his audience into the Afro futuristic world of ‘Sunset on Tutorial Island’, which is the Fifth Chapter of the (Im)possible Family Reunion Series. Guests entered the space and were given a passport and asked questions, to identify which biome they identify with. There was a live performance where actors played out the characters based on his family members, an area called Granddad’s workshop showing drawings of the development process, a merchandise desk where people could buy items and a Gathering Nook where people could watch an animated version of the story.

Olubiyi Thomas, used a multiple floor location in Shoreditch, to host a live music set and presentation space, where guests had the opportunity to walk amongst pieces from the original collections up to date.

Wanni Fuga, brought people into a peaceful and lush garden, presenting pieces ready for the Autumn Winter season. Guests graced the presentation with many wearing Wanni Fuga outfits.

Kaza Azner brought a Yemeni Souk to Studio 180, transforming the space with sound, sight and a live market where people could buy items at the presentation.

At shows such as Aadnevik and Helen Anthony, the guestlist included celebrities such as Celebrity Hair Stylist Errol Douglas, Musician and presenter Fleur East and Designer husband Marcel Badiane-Robin and Model and Presenter Annaliese Dayes.

Nok Nok, took over the Billiard Room in the Sanderson Boutique hotel, to host three live electrifying rock concerts for guests. The music complemented the textures of the silhouettes, including demin co-ords, textured jeans, snake skin pointed boots and graphic t-shirts.