Lagos Leather Fair 2025

Lagos Leather Fair 2025

Lagos Leather Fair 2025 (LLF) is back! Join us at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel. VI on June 28 & 29

By LAGOS LEATHER FAIR

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Saturday, June 28 · 10am - 8pm WAT

Location

Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island

6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way Lagos, LA 101241 Nigeria

About this event

Lagos Leather Fair 2025 – Designing for Tomorrow

Date: June 28th – 29th, 2025

Venue: Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Admission: FREE

AFRICA’S BIGGEST LEATHER SHOWCASE IS BACK! Now in its 8th year, Lagos Leather Fair (LLF 2025) returns with even more creative energy, bold conversations, and immersive experiences—all focused on the future of African leather. Under the theme “Designing for Tomorrow,” this year's fair gathers the most exciting leather designers, makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs for two unforgettable days of connection, creativity, and craftsmanship.


WHAT TO EXPECT AT LLF 2025

  • Curated Leather Exhibitions: Meet Africa’s most talented leather brands as they showcase everything from timeless accessories to bold, fashion-forward designs—all handcrafted and made for global markets.
  • Runway Presentations: Twice daily, experience captivating runway shows that spotlight the artistry of leather design, styled by leading creatives and performed in an intimate, up-close format.
  • Masterclasses & Conversations: Gain insights from 18+ industry experts on topics such as design innovation, AI in fashion, cross-border trade, sustainability, and brand visibility.
  • Live Craft Demonstrations: Watch artisans work in real time—braiding, stitching, embossing, and transforming raw leather into beautiful pieces you can touch and feel.
  • Pre-Event Cocktail Evening: Join us for an exclusive night of networking, runway previews, music, and Lagos-inspired leather cocktails at our pre-event mixer.
  • LLF Awards – Evening of June 29: Celebrate creativity and excellence in leather with awards including Best Emerging Designer, Brand Excellence, Trailblazer, and a new category—Legacy Keeper Award—honouring tradition and heritage in craftsmanship.
  • Interactive Experiences: From style patrols and artisan portraits to "What's In Your Leather Bag?" pop-ups and a Yoruba Proverbs wall, there’s content, culture, and creativity everywhere you turn.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Designers, makers, and creatives in fashion, accessories, and craft

Industry professionals and investors looking to connect with top leatherpreneurs

Content creators, stylists, fashion enthusiasts, and curious Lagosians

Families and friends seeking a stylish and culturally rich weekend outing

ENTRY IS FREE. Secure your spot now and be part of the future of African leather.

For more information, visit www.thelagosleatherfair.com or follow @lagosleatherfair on Instagram.

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LAGOS LEATHER FAIR

The Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) was created in 2017 to unlock the untapped yet massive potential of players within the Nigerian leather industry. The Lagos Leather Fair provides a much-needed platform for leather designers to showcase their products and their talent and partner with stakeholders to grow the Nigerian finished leather goods sector. It also seeks to change the narrative within an industry that holds an amazing potential to succeed as a major foreign exchange earner.

The initiative has created massive visibility for both start-up and established designers, empowerment opportunities for leathercraft trainers and manufacturers and shone a spotlight on the possibilities within the entire industry.