Market profile
How the market works in Lagos
Lagos is therefore not just a runway destination; it is a professional market where fashion, production and business meet. For models, agency relationships and the ability to respond quickly to show-specific briefs matter as much as having a strong book.
Agencies & castings
Agencies & castings in Lagos
Start with verified local organisations, then follow each agency or casting’s own application route. Requirements vary, so the current brief matters more than a universal checklist.
See agencies & castings →Fashion calendar
Dates worth watching
Lagos Fashion Week is a recurring anchor in the local fashion calendar. The programme combines runway shows with established labels and emerging talent.
Verified local signals
Fashion DNA
What shapes fashion in Lagos
Lagos Fashion Week
Lagos Fashion Week positions itself as a platform for African designers combining creative excellence, craftsmanship, commercial readiness and responsible production.
Source ↗Agency-led runway submissions
Lagos Fashion Week published agency-led model submission procedures with comp cards and walk videos; the page still online explicitly refers to the 2022 casting and should be treated as historical guidance, not a current 2026 call.
Source ↗Editorial research updated · 2026-09-21
Before you apply
Images to have ready in Lagos
- A recent close-up with natural skin texture and simple hair.
- A full-length front view plus a clean profile.
- One simple image with movement, without heavy styling.
- A short walk clip if the casting asks for one.
Keep measurements current and use recent images. A portfolio can support an application, but it should not replace clean, neutral digitals when those are requested.
Check the current application requirements at DXC Models Management and Future Model Management before shooting anything specifically for them. Treat the current form as the brief: requested images, measurements and file formats can differ from one organisation to another.