Lanre Da Silva collaborates with a diverse group of designers to champion sustainable fashion and provide a platform to showcase new seasonal collections through the LDA job renaissance. Each designer brings a unique perspective, combining cultural influences and design expertise to create distinctive pieces. Together they support small-scale local producers and promote a more sustainable and inclusive fashion ecosystem.
What is the LDA Runway Renaissance?
The LDA job renaissance is an initiative that focuses on encouraging emerging designers while championing eco-friendly fashion practices. This platform presents three talented designers from different backgrounds, each committed to sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship. Through their work they tell the stories that shape the African fashion landscape, emphasizing social responsibility without compromising style or quality.
Meet the designers of LDA Runway Renaissance…
#1. Adebukola Adeogun
Adebukola Adeogun is a fashion enthusiast, women’s advocate and serial entrepreneur with a BSc in Economics from Lagos State University. She seamlessly combines her creative passion for fashion with a keen business acumen through various initiatives that focus on entrepreneurship, youth engagement and economic empowerment. Adebukola is the founder of Bukola Neville Limited, Fabrithread Cycle Limited and the SLY Impact Foundation, which supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Her collection, Neville Dechetsdraws inspiration from the concept of “rebirth from waste” – celebrating the harmony between new and discarded materials. A beacon of conscious fashion, each piece is made from reclaimed materials and tells stories of transformation and hope. In this collection, creativity breathes new life into waste, proving that even discarded items can become powerful symbols of change.
#2. Ugochukwu Onukwubiri
Ugochukwu Onukwubiri is a stylist and creative director of 1407Style, an androgynous Nigerian brand founded 14 years ago. The brand focuses on accessible and affordable pieces designed to stand the test of time, with a commitment to high-quality, eco-friendly fabrics that ensure both comfort and style. Over the years, 1407Style has embraced sustainability and used upcycled materials to create unique, one-of-a-kind garments.
Ugochukwus TO LIVE collection delves into the different ways individuals experience the world. It challenges the idea of seeing things in binary terms – good or bad, right or wrong – and invites us to explore the complexities and nuances that shape our perspectives. Each piece in the collection reflects this multifaceted view of life, where dualities merge and beauty lies in the gray areas.
#3. Abisoye Olorunnimbe
Abisoye Olorunnimbe is a visionary entrepreneur and creative director of HUE, a brand that combines cultural heritage with contemporary luxury. With over a decade of experience in sourcing unique fabrics from around the world, her expertise includes traditional Nigerian textiles, luxury haute couture fabrics and bespoke designs. A law graduate from the University of Manchester, Abisoye has seamlessly transitioned from law to fashion, establishing a renowned retail fashion label and small-batch production company in Lagos. Despite her entrepreneurial success, she maintains a balance between business and family life and enjoys playing tennis in her spare time.
Her Blossom collection celebrates courage, individuality and confidence. Featuring vibrant prints and dynamic designs, each piece embodies the spirit of unbridled enthusiasm and self-expression, encouraging wearers to embrace their unique beauty and strength.
Speaking about the LDA Runway Renaissance, Creative Director Lanre Da Silva stated, “The launch of this platform is inspired by the next frontier of fashion, which focuses on sustainability and collaboration. It is about leveraging platforms and networks for mutual benefits and working collectively to bring local talent to the global stage.” She continued, “The LDA Runway Renaissance aims to strengthen the fashion industry by supporting talented designers and small-scale producers who put sustainability first. By providing a platform for these emerging creatives, we aim to inspire a more conscious approach to fashion that benefits both people and the planet.”
Two decades of LDA: Leading the way in conscious fashion
Celebrating its twentieth anniversary next year, Lanre Da Silva (LDA) brand has achieved global recognition as one of Africa’s leading fashion houses. The brand appeared in 2013 Spring Summer 2013 The “Butterfly Kisses” collection was showcased at the Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2 Concept Store and featured at the prestigious Pitti Immagine Trade Show in Florence, Italy, marking an important milestone in its international presence.
In conclusion, the African fashion industry has undergone tremendous evolution and continues to thrive, with enormous growth potential. These advancements have led to a strong commitment to sustainability and conscious fashion practices. LDA is at the forefront of this movement and aligns its work with a broader vision of social impact: supporting brands that advocate sustainability while creating lasting change in both the fashion sector and local communities.
Featured image: Courtesy of Lanre Da Silva
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