Nigerian fashion designer Adedayo Ilori, founder of the Lagos-based Dimeji Ilori label, showcased his latest collection at African Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2026, held at 8 Northumberland Avenue and the British Council Headquarters in London.
Ilori, a beneficiary of the British Council’s Creative DNA accelerator programme, featured alongside several emerging designers at this year’s international event. The showcase builds on last year’s debut partnership, reaffirming the British Council’s commitment to championing African fashion talent on the global stage.
The initiative aligns with the council’s strategy to drive sustainable growth by expanding market access for African fashion entrepreneurs while investing in locally rooted, globally connected creative economies.
Creative DNA expands access to global markets
Creative DNA is the British Council’s flagship fashion initiative designed to nurture the African fashion ecosystem by deepening designer skills, expanding knowledge, and building international networks.
