Last year, the platform won the Earthshot Prize, recognising its work in advancing more sustainable fashion systems. With Lagos Fashion Week underway, sustainability is taking centre stage beyond the runway.
With Lagos Fashion Week underway, sustainability is taking centre stage beyond the runway.
The Irapada initiative, meaning "redemption", will spotlight its latest grantees, including Petre Taylor, Hertunba, Tuntunre, Ajanee, Emmy Kasbit, Dunsin Crafts, Eso by Liman, Ywande and Eki Kere.
Their participation reflects a growing movement within African fashion towards systems that value resources, extend the life of garments and rethink how fashion is made and consumed.
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With Lagos Fashion Week underway, sustainability is taking centre stage beyond the runway. The Irapada initiative, meaning "redemption", will spotlight its latest grantees, including Petre Taylor, Hertunba, Tuntunre, Ajanee, Emmy Kasbit, Dunsin Crafts, Eso by Liman, Ywande and Eki Kere. Their participation reflects a growing movement within African fashion towards systems that value resources, extend the life of garments and rethink how fashion is made and consumed.
This year, it is taking that commitment further with the launch of its first policy, "The Blueprint for a Regenerative Fashion Future: A New Manifesto for African Fashion," setting out a vision for a fashion industry that moves beyond sustainability towards regeneration.
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