Port Harcourt International Fashion Week
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/
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