Ize rules Arise’s ’30 under 30′ runway, goes home with $100,000

LAST weekend was filled with excitement, glamour and  fashion as-Africa  experienced one of the biggest fashion events, ARISE Fashion Show 2020, which was held at a prestigious location, the Lakowe Beach and Golf Resort.

After a breath-taking but fierce two days of competition, themed ’30 under 30: The New Stars,’ Nigerian designer ,Kenneth Ize emerged the winner, and was rewarded with a $100,000 cash prize. Runner-ups Re Lagos and South African Mmuso Maxwell received $75,000 and $ 50,000 respectively.

The fashion event saw 30 young designers display creativity and ingenuity on the runway. They were selected from a pool of 150 designers who vied for a spot on the show.
Designers who featured in the who competition include: Bibi, Bloke, Boyedoe, Clan, Colrs, Dna By Iconic Invanity, Elfreda Dali, Fruche And Geto; Ilham G_Ng, Jawara Alleyne, Kenneth Ize, Kiko Romeo, Ladunni Lambo, Lagos Space Programme, Mazelle Studio, Moon By Me, Mmuso Maswell, Muyishime, Onalaja And Pepper Row.

Completing the line-up of talents were,  T.I. Nathan, Tjwho , Tzar Studios, Vicnate, Weiz Dhurm Franklyn, Wuman, And Ziva Lagos.
This year’s edition marked the first time the fashion event is awarding monetary prizes to designers.

According to co-producer ARISE Fashion Week, Ruth Osime,  “the whole idea is to help assist young designers in the building  of their brands. We need a breath of fresh air. We need younger people to get into this space and be given the accreditation they certainly deserve.