•Say initiative will attract young talents from Africa and beyondThe THISDAY/ARISE Fashion Week 2020 continued into the early hours this morning with renowned global industry players impressed with the showing they variously described as stellar.
Introduced by supermodel and partner of Arise Fashion Week, Naomi Campbell, Wintour established with clear conviction reasons she associated with the pioneering fashion show. That aside, she added: “All of us have been through the most incredibly difficult year. But there have been some remarkable lessons, which have come out of it, and experiencing moments of joy and optimism and looking competently to the future. Now, more than ever, we all understand that we share a collective responsibility to lift up talents, all over the globe, not just on our doorstep.”
Wintour also recognised the role played by Campbell in supporting the fashion event, saying: “I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Naomi Campbell, who has always understood the power of her voice especially, when raising it in support of arts.” “We need a breath of fresh air. We need younger people to get into this space, and be given the accreditation they certainly deserve,” noted Ruth Osime, co-producer of Arise Fashion Week.
Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria , Godwin Emefiele, who graced the occasion, acknowledged the potential of the Nigerian fashion industry during his speech.