The 8th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend is set to take the fashion world by storm, bringing together emerging and established voices in fashion from across the continent and beyond. This premier event, themed “Promoting Enterprise,” aims to celebrate creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the fashion industry.
Scheduled to hold on November 8th and 9th, the GTCO Fashion Weekend promises an exciting lineup of activities, including four masterclasses, over 140 pop-up fashion retail stores, a craft/fabric market, and 12 runway shows featuring Africa’s finest designers and international talent.
Some of the notable speakers at the event include Bianca Saunders, Jade Oyateru, Melissa Butler, Maria Borges, Christina Tegbe, and Patrick Ta, who will share their expertise and insights on various aspects of the fashion industry.
The event is designed to provide a platform for African fashion designers to showcase their talent, nurture ambition, and drive meaningful participation in the continent’s growing creative economy. According to the organizers, the GTCO Fashion Weekend has become a premier consumer-focused event that places African fashion on the global stage and helps small businesses in the local fashion industry thrive.
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, the parent company behind the GTCO Fashion Weekend, is a leading financial services company with operations across West and East Africa, and the United Kingdom. With an asset base of N16.7 trillion and over 40 million customers, GTCO is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement.
The GTCO Fashion Weekend is a testament to the company’s commitment to promoting enterprise and enriching lives and communities through fashion.