On Wednesday September 17th, Nigerian Designer, Lanre Dasilva Ajayi showcased its S/S 2015 Rock Delight collection at Palazzo Morando, Milan Italy. This was made possible by Vogue Talent, the yearly Vogue Italia event that presents designers from Europe and beyond to an international retail audience and fashion industry heavyweights who get to know the next design talent.
In furtherance of the LDA vision to be a cutting edge brand, the designer creates timeless pieces that stand the test of time. The LDA brand is proud to have been selected to present at the Vogue Talent event which further entrenches the position of African Fashion on the global fashion scene.
The Fashion Label was sponsored to the international event by the Guaranty Trust Bank SME MarketHub, as part of the Bank’s efforts to put local talents on the global map.
Guaranty Trust Bank has been the leading advocate and supporter of all genre of African Art over the last 20 years. The Bank’s milestone projects in this area include: The GTBank/Tate Partnership that allows African talents display their creations to an international audience, the GTBank Lagos Fashion & Design Week and the International Showcase Pitti Immagine, Selfridges, Dolce and Gabbana’s Piave 37.
Over the last nine years, Lanre Dasilva Ajayi has made a name for herself in the fashion industry, both nationally and internationally. With a remarkable eye for luxury fabrics and prints, she has taken the fashion Industry by storm with her electrifying unique pieces. She continues to raise the bar with her impeccable designs and has shown with the reputable Arise Magazine fashion week platform both in Lagos and abroad.
The LDA brand currently presents at Guaranty Trust Bank Lagos Fashion and Design Week (GTBank LFDW) and has been a part of other GTBank International Fashion Showcases. The LDA brand is affiliated with the Frallain Luxury Group, a conglomerate of African brands that contributed to the brand’s presentation at Palazzo Morando.