Market profile
How the market works in Lomé
That continuity is important: it connects a named local fashion actor with recurring opportunities for designers and models. For applicants, following those organisers directly provides a clearer route into the scene than relying on generic casting searches.
Agencies & castings
Agencies & castings in Lomé
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
Activity worth watching
YAS FIMO 228 — The 13th YAS FIMO 228 edition in February 2026 included a high-level model masterclass as part of the fashion week programme; the event has also used large open model castings in previous editions. Runway preparation therefore has a clear local use case.
Verified local signals
Fashion DNA
What shapes fashion in Lomé
Jacques Logoh / FIMO228
Jacques Logoh Couture states that it opened FIMO228 La Boutique in Lomé in 2022 and founded Lomé Men’s Fashion Week in 2021.
Source ↗FIMO228
The 2026 FIMO228 edition was announced in Lomé with designer applications and model-casting activity.
Source ↗Editorial research updated · 2026-09-21
Before you apply
What to have ready in Lomé
- A recent neutral close-up with natural skin texture.
- A clear full-length front view and one profile.
- Current measurements in centimetres.
- A simple walk clip when a runway brief asks for one.
Keep the files current. Follow the agency or casting brief when it asks for different images, formats or measurements.