Lagos, Nigeria, 15 September 2025 – The Grassroot Innovative Designers (GRID) Fashion Road Show Showcase will take centre stage on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as the grand finale of the Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (November 5–8, 2025) at the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
This one-day showcase will not only celebrate the spirit of grassroot creativity but also herald the official launch of the GRID Fashion Roadshows 2026, spotlighting emerging designers who are ready to redefine the future of African fashion.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Are you a daring, emerging grassroots fashion designer with innovative ideas?
Do you want to share your creativity with the world and compete for a chance to win ₦500,000?
The GRID Fashion Road Show invites students at fashion schools across Lagos and Ogun States and beyond to step forward and bring their vision to life on the runway.
Prizes include:
₦500,000 – Best Designer
₦300,000 – First Runner-Up
₦200,000 – Second Runner-Up
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Venue: Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Occasion: Closing day of Lagos Creative Enterprise Week 2025
Showcase Format:
10 shortlisted designers
5 outfits per designer
Judged by a panel of 3 leading fashion and design experts
Designers will:
Launch their collections before a live audience
Gain visibility with buyers, press, influencers, and industry leaders
Network with fellow creatives
Push boundaries of grassroot innovation in fashion
HOW TO ENTER
Submit a brief bio, recent designs, and a statement of your creative vision: https://gridng.com/grid-registration/
The non-refundable application fee is ₦5,000.
Entries should reflect:
Creativity
Originality
Relevance to contemporary fashion
A modern, edgy aesthetic
Registration Opens: Monday, September 15, 2025
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, October 10, 2025
ABOUT GRID FASHION ROAD SHOW
The Grassroot Innovative Designers (GRID) Fashion Road Show is a bi-annual fashion empowerment tour spanning Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
This bold initiative is designed to spotlight undiscovered, community-based designers—those who draw from local traditions, textures, and techniques to redefine Nigerian fashion.
From bustling markets to quiet workshops, we bring Nigeria’s hidden fashion brilliance to center stage.
At GRID, fashion meets innovation, and the next wave of talent takes center stage. Step into the GRID, and let the world see your vision.
Follow GRID on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube.
For enquiries, including for media and sponsorship, contact:
GRID Program Director, Nancy Anyiam-Osigwe
grassrootinnovativedesigners@gmail.com
+2348100529971; +2348183183119
