Over the weekend, fashion was glorified and celebrated at the much-anticipated GTCO Fashion Weekend. The event, which happened Saturday, 8th November – Sunday, 9th November, 2025 at Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together top designers, fashion enthusiasts, industry gurus and different media personalities. Most importantly, different fashion icons displayed their creative designs. Among these designers were Ituen Basi, Imane Ayissi, Tongoro, to mention a few.
Ituen Basi Shines at GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025
Nigerian fashion icon, Ituen Basi, stole the spotlight at the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025. Known for her innovative designs that blend traditional African aesthetics with contemporary fashion, Basi showcased a stunning collection that celebrated cultural heritage and modern elegance.
The event provided a vibrant platform for Basi to demonstrate her creative prowess. Her collection featured vibrant Ankara prints, embroidery, and bold accessories, highlighting her signature style that combines art and culture into fashion. Her pieces told stories of African identity and pride.
The event marked another milestone in Basi’s illustrious career, reaffirming her status as one of Nigeria’s leading fashion designers. Ituen Basi’s stunning showcase was undoubtedly one of the highlights at the GTCO Fashion Weekend.
Tongoro Wows The Audience at GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025
Senegalese fashion brand Tongoro also made an impression at GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025. The brand is known for its bold, innovative designs that celebrate African heritage and contemporary aesthetics. The collection presented by Tongoro was a great mix of traditional motifs and modern streetwear-inspired elements. On the runway, the brand demonstrated its commitment to redefining African fashion for the global stage. Each piece told a story of African identity and pride.
The audience responded enthusiastically, applauding Tongoro’s innovative designs, and the cultural depth in each piece. The showcase not only reaffirmed the brand’s position as a rising star in African fashion but also highlighted the growing global appreciation for authentic African aesthetics.
Imane Ayissi Stuns The Audience at GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025
Renowned Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi gives the audience a proper show, at the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025. The brand is known for innovative fusion of African aesthetics with European haute couture.
Ayissi’s collection at this year’s event was a masterful blend of vibrant colors, luxurious fabrics, and intricate tailoring. His signature style was vividly on display, celebrating African culture with a modern twist. Models graced the runway wearing daringly structured gowns, flowing fabrics, and statement accessories that exuded grace.
Throughout the presentation, Ayissi emphasized the importance of cultural storytelling through fashion, highlighting African heritage while appealing to a global audience. His use of bold patterns, textures, and innovation demonstrated his mastery of the craftsmanship and fashion as a whole.
GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 not only celebrated African fashion excellence but also reinforced its position as a global platform with the displays of Ituen Basi, Tongoro, Imane Ayissi and every single stunning display which spoke about the richness of African heritage and its growing influence in the world of high fashion.
Till we get to experience more from GTCO Fashion Weekend!
