Woven Threads Announces 2026 Edition, “CRAFTED”
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Style House Files (SHF) is pleased to announce the 2026 edition of Woven Threads, featuring the theme: “CRAFTED.” Taking place from April 9th to 12th, the platform will bring together designers and innovators to explore practical, locally rooted pathways toward a more sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Since its inception, Woven Threads has convened hundreds of designers, innovators, and industry stakeholders to advance circularity, sustainability, and responsible production across Africa’s fashion and textile value chains. The platform continues to sit at the center of conversations on craft, materiality, and systems-led thinking shaping the future of fashion on the continent. [caption id="attachment_19816" align="alignnone" width="819"]
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Building on the success of the 2025 cross-continental dialogues in London and Lagos, this year’s edition introduces “CRAFTED”, a three-day experience that spotlights contemporary circular design, material innovation, and systems-led thinking. The 2026 platform approaches sustainability as a lived practice embedded in material knowledge, community-based production, and adaptive reuse. Craft is positioned not as heritage alone, but as an active framework informing how fashion is made, scaled, and sustained across the continent.
Woven Threads will unfold as a curated, design-led environment comprising:
- An Exhibition: Showcasing the continent’s finest circular designers and innovators.
- A Knowledge Exchange: Facilitating dialogues on material intelligence and systems-led thinking.
- A Marketplace: Connecting craft-focused businesses, textile entrepreneurs, and accessories brands with global partners.
- The Showcase: Positioning Africa as a site of knowledge and solutions where traditional practices and modern ideas converge.
Afrofuturism – Weaving the Past into Tomorrow: A New Era of African Fashion
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Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2025 Closes with Milestone Showcases and a Powerful Celebration of Emerging African Creativity
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AfroFlavour: A Magical Pan-African Dinner & Disco Experience Unifying The Four Corners of Africa.
This December, prepare to be enchanted as AfroFlavour transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, seamlessly blending culture and unforgettable memories. As Lagos dances to the rhythm of the festive season, we are excited to present a signature event that captures the very essence of our beloved continent.
AN AFRICAN CHRISTMAS: 4 CORNERS OF AFRICA
Date: Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 Venue: Syrian Club, Ikoyi Time:5:30 PM
Join us for a festive dinner and disco celebration that brings together the vibrant flavours, rich stories, diverse cultures, and infectious rhythms of eight African nations. For many, December transcends mere dates on a calendar; it is a cultural tapestry woven together by family, food, memories, and identity. In a city where events often flicker and fade, “An African Christmas” is here to change that narrative, creating a profound experience that lingers long after the night is over. AfroFlavour isn’t merely hosting a dinner; we’re crafting a cultural tradition that invites you to savour Africa’s diversity in one unforgettable evening, allowing you to taste, hear, dance, and live the essence of our continent. A Pan-African Feast: Eight Countries, One Table
Get ready for a five-course culinary odyssey that takes you across:
Mauritania |Egypt | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Ethiopia | Kenya | Nigeria |Ghana
Each dish is a narrative of heritage, migration, and spice routes, showcasing the authentic tastes of Africa, all plated with love and intention.
The Night Will Feature:
- Mesmerising traditional African fire-eaters
- High-energy dance troupes igniting the floor
- Captivating live storytelling
- An eclectic mix of live music and modern disco beats
- A festive venue transformed with vibrant lights, colours, and rhythms.
As we close the year, we invite you to dance under the stars, celebrating the spirit of Africa. [caption id="attachment_19340" align="alignnone" width="724"]
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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: SHAKA ZULU’S THRONE EXPERIENCE
History comes alive with our exclusive Shaka Zulu Throne installation, inspired by the legendary founder of the Zulu Kingdom. Shaka’s throne symbolises leadership, unity, and African royalty, allowing guests to immerse themselves in regal heritage and capture moments steeped in history.
Ticket Details:
- Regular: ₦65,000 - VIP: ₦100,000
Tickets are available exclusively on Naija.Events.
Dress Code: African Glam
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