Nigeria’s $4.7 billion fashion industry is fast becoming one of the country’s most dynamic cultural exports, with a new generation of designers pushing its luxury segment onto the global stage.
Once overlooked in conversations about international fashion capitals, Lagos now hosts runway shows, pop-up boutiques, and collaborations that rival those in Paris and Milan.
The rise of Nigerian luxury design is more than a style story; it reflects a broader economic and cultural shift.
Designers are drawing from centuries-old textile traditions and craftsmanship, blending them with contemporary aesthetics that appeal to a cosmopolitan market. Their creations are worn by celebrities, featured in global publications, and increasingly stocked by international retailers.
Behind the glamour is a story of ambition and resilience. These designers are navigating challenges from supply-chain disruptions to limited infrastructure while still finding ways to build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and amplify Nigeria’s influence in the global fashion economy.
In this feature, Nairametrics highlights luxury designers shaping the industry’s future, offering a window into how Nigeria is redefining fashion at home and abroad.
Ejiro Amos-Tafiri is the founder and creative director of her eponymous label, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri (E.A.T.), established in 2010. Renowned as Nigeria’s “drape queen”, she has built a womenswear brand defined by fluid silhouettes, intricate drapery, and a sophisticated fusion of African heritage and contemporary design.
A Lagos native, Amos-Tafiri was inspired by her grandmother, a tailor, and later studied Fashion Design and Clothing Technology at Yaba College of Technology, graduating with distinction. She refined her craft at leading Nigerian fashion houses, including Tiffany Amber before launching her brand from her parents’ home.
Today, E.A.T. has expanded into multiple outlets, a diffusion line, and a training institute, positioning it as one of Nigeria’s foremost womenswear labels. With showcases at Paris Fashion Week, Lagos Fashion Week, and collaborations with brands like Vlisco, Samsung, and Heineken, Amos-Tafiri continues to shape the African fashion landscape.
