GTBank says Fashion Weekend promotes entrepreneurship, supports SMEs

In a bid to promote an entrepreneurial  spirit among Nigerians and boost the small medium enterprises (SMEs) sector of the fashion industry, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTbank) on the 12th and 13th of November will hold the first edition of the Fashion Weekend in Lagos.

According to the management of GTbank, the Fashion Weekend is an extension of the bank’s long tradition of supporting the local fashion industry and African fashion in general.

The programme is aimed not only at celebrating African fashion but also to directly boost the expertise and exposure of small businesses, while  creating a platform that would truly serve the stakeholders in the fashion industry.

According to Segun Agbaje, managing director, GTBank, Fashion Weekend is all about growing SME’s in a sustainable manner that is not driven by profit but focused on empowering the bank’s customers and growing the Nigerian economy collectively.

“In a way to further enhance SMEs, we set up the fashion master classes at the core of the weekend, where entrepreneurs will have the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from global fashion industry leaders, and retail exhibitions which will showcase the wares of dozen of SMEs within the fashion industry for patronage from guests,” Agbaje said.

More so, the fashion master classes will also create an opportunity for participants to learn how to make profitable business out of fashion from local and international fashion industry leaders.

A diverse range of affordable and luxury apparel, footwear , accessories, beauty items, and much more from budding indigenous SMEs will be on showcase at the event.

“Although Lagos has come a long way in improving its fashion standing, it is obviously in great need of a corporate touch as this. That is why the recent announcement of GTBank to host a fashion and design fair is such a welcome development for Lagos as well as Nigeria as a whole,” Agbaje added.

According to the bank, the event will bring together the most promising, talented and recognised fashion designers, brands, and retail enterprises from across Nigeria and abroad to showcase latest fashion trends and products to a large and diverse audience of consumers, fashion aficionado and industry professionals.