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Port Harcourt International Fashion Week is an annual clothing and fashion event held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The event was first established in 2013 and continues to be a significant platform for showcasing fashion talent[1][2].
Key Details
- Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Venue: Aztech Arcum
- Frequency: Annual event
- Organizers: Neo Mantra Ltd and Bruno Creazioni Company
Event Characteristics
The fashion week serves multiple purposes:
- Showcasing local and international fashion models and designers
- Providing a platform for emerging designers to express their creativity
- Celebrating Nigerian fashion and culture
Notable Highlights
- Has featured top African designers including Paul Van Zyl, Adebayo Jones, Frank Osodi, Ituen Basi, and Mai Atafo[2]
- Former Miss World, Agbani Darego, has served as a host for the international exhibition[2]
Recent Themes
The most recent events have focused on innovation and sustainability. The 2023 event was themed “Fashion Forward, Future Ready,” emphasizing forward-thinking design and inclusive representation[3].
The event continues to be a significant showcase of fashion creativity in Nigeria, supporting both established and emerging designers in the fashion industry.
Citations
[1] https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/port-harcourt-fashion-week-2023-set-to-enhance-growth-sustainability/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Harcourt_International_Fashion_Week [3] https://www.portharcourtfashionweek.com [4] https://www.instagram.com/phfashionweek_/ [5] https://www.facebook.com/phfweek/?locale=en_GB [6] https://www.instagram.com/phfashionweek_/reel/DDWVAeLu_ZL/ [7] https://www.instagram.com/phfashionweek_/p/DEjaqbWorHF/ [8] https://www.instagram.com/phfashionweek_/reel/DDcYS_poP8B/
