Emmy Kasbit presented its Lagos Spring 2027 collection against a strong display of customer loyalty, with crowds gathered outside in the brand’s signature looks. Central to the label’s identity is akwete, a traditional Nigerian handwoven fabric that remained prominent throughout the new offering.
Founder and creative director Emmanuel Okoro said the collection was influenced by an Indonesian designer he worked with earlier in the year. He drew parallels between Akwete women and Javanese women, identifying perseverance, community and heritage as shared values despite differences between the two cultures.
That connection led Emmy Kasbit to combine Nigerian handwoven textiles with Asian-inspired silhouettes. The collection included lightweight trousers shaped with the ease of a sarong, along with a poncho made from two different types of akwete.
Okoro described the season as a fresh start for the brand. For the first time since Emmy Kasbit was founded 13 years ago, he did not develop the collection around matching sets. Although coordinated looks have historically performed well with customers, the designer wanted to encourage a more flexible approach in which individual pieces could be worn separately.
Among the standout looks were a white silk fringed dress, an orange fringed blazer and green tailored suits.
Sources: Vogue.