With an impeccable and diversified runway styling, the 2023 Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) spotlighted firsthand leather fashion pieces curated by indigenous talents that exist within the ecosystem. The just-concluded two-day event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos has further advanced the growth of leather industry in Nigeria and Africa and took the fashion of leather pieces to a new level in styling, content and aesthetics. - Advertisement -The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Femi Handbags, Femi Olayebi said: “The leather industry hugely contributes to the economic growth of Nigeria due to its potential as one of the biggest sectors after oil and gas. “Nigeria has the leather but does not take it to the final processing stage. Interestingly, it has been proven that made-in-Nigeria leather handbags and other leather fashion pieces are more durable than a number of imports.

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2023 17:59 UTC