Lagos Fashion Week’s CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures. theme invited designers to reflect on the stories, traditions and creative influences that shape fashion. Cynthia Abila joined the Spring/Summer 2027 runway with The Common Ground, a collection rooted in heritage, community and the stories that connect us.
The collection takes its inspiration from shared experiences and cultural connections, placing a focus on the role of heritage in how we express ourselves through what we wear. Its title suggests a meeting point between different stories and experiences, with community at the heart of the presentation.
With The Common Ground, Cynthia Abila added her voice to the season’s wider conversation about heritage and contemporary African fashion, reminding us of the stories and connections that can bring people together.
Photography: @kolaoshalusi @insignaonline
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