This
November, industry leaders, style connoisseurs and fashion enthusiasts
from across the globe will converge in Lagos, Nigeria for the 4th edition
of the GTBank Fashion Weekend. Holding Saturday the 9th and Sunday the
10th of November 2019 at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive,
Oniru, the 2-day event will put a spotlight on Africa’s emerging fashion
industry whilst showcasing the talent and creativity of indigenous
small businesses in the fashion space.
Since
2016, the GTBank Fashion Weekend has been at the forefront of promoting
enterprise in Africa's rapidly growing fashion industry. Over the
years, the event has brought together renowned fashion experts and
personalities to interact with hundreds of thousands of young Africans
passionate about fashion and entrepreneurship. This year, the GTBank
Fashion Weekend, which is free to attend, will feature over 30
distinguished fashion leaders, designers and industry experts, whilst
providing more than 130 indigenous small businesses with free stalls to
showcase and sell Africa's finest ensemble of apparel and fashion
accessories.
Attendees
at the 2019 GTBank Fashion Weekend will be treated to an exciting
repertoire of fashion moments, from fashion and entrepreneurial
masterclasses facilitated by internationally renowned fashion experts to
enthralling runway shows that will present the latest in fashion styles
and design trends. There will also be pop-up stands where talented
indigenous designers will display their works and interact with some of
Africa’s most passionate fashionistas, an Arts & Crafts Village that
showcases the beauty and dexterity of traditional African design.
Commenting
on the 2019 GTBank Fashion Weekend, the Chief Executive Officer and
Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Segun Agbaje, said;
“Africa is home to some of the most creative fashion talents on the
planet, and we are delighted and proud to provide them with a global
platform that connects them to the world. As we work towards the 4th
edition of the biggest fashion showcase in Africa, our goal is to not
only showcase the wealth of talent,
innovation and enterprise that abound in Africa’s fashion space, but to
also grow the continent's contribution to the global fashion industry
by empowering budding entrepreneurs at home with everything they need to
thrive on the world stage.
He
further stated that “At the heart of the GTBank Fashion Weekend is our
vision of promoting enterprise in industries where we believe that we
can help small businesses grow and dominate. In fashion, as well as in
food and the creative industry, we see not just the amazing talents and
passion of our people, but how, by championing their entrepreneurial
spirit, we can enrich millions of lives, uplift communities and grow our
economy.”
GTBank
has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry.
The Bank is regarded by industry watchers as one of the best run
financial institutions across its subsidiary countries and serves as a
role model within the financial service industry due to its bias for
world class corporate governance standards, excellent service quality
and innovation. The Bank is also going beyond the traditional
understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility as corporate
philanthropy by intervening in key economic sectors through non-profit
consumer focused fairs and capacity building initiatives for small
businesses.
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