The runway · Open call · 2–5 December 2026

Show the collection.

Forty designers across six categories, from international names to next-generation and student labels. Designers keep their own label, their own voice and their own sales. The Abuja Runway gives the stage, the audience and the floor.

Apply to show The six categories

Six categories.

Each category has its own quota, show days and fee schedule. A and B are by invitation.

A · International

3 places

Show days: Day 1, Day 4, Day 5

By invitation

B · Celebrity

5 places

Show days: Day 1, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5

By invitation

C · Premium

10 places

Show days: Day 3, Day 4, Day 5

₦5m total: registration ₦1.5m, fitting ₦500k, PR ₦850k, editors ₦650k, influencers ₦1m, large booth ₦500k. Extra exhibition day +₦1m; finale +₦1m.

D · Emerging

12 places

Show days: Day 2, Day 3

₦5m total, payable in the published stages. Extra exhibition day +₦1m; finale +₦1m.

E · Next Gen / Student

6 places

Show day: Day 2

₦2.5m total. Extra exhibition day +₦1m; finale +₦1m.

F · Heritage

4 places

Show day: Day 1

₦2.5m total. Extra exhibition day +₦1m; finale +₦1m.

Day themes

Four days, four themes.

Opening Gala & African Heritage

A, B, F

Emerging & Next Gen

D, E

Premium & Commercial

B, C

Grand Finale & International

A, B, select C

Closing & Encores

select A, B, C

Selection

What the panel scores.

Creative vision
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
25%
Craftsmanship
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
20%
Commercial viability
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
20%
Runway readiness
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
15%
Story and heritage
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
10%
Presentation quality
Scored 1–10 with notes by the selection committee.
10%

What selected designers receive

· A produced runway slot on the main stage.
· Hair, make-up and backstage support from the show team.
· A brand page and look gallery on the site.
· Shop-the-Runway QR codes for every look.
· A place on the shopping floor for the same days.
· Photography and video from the show, licensed for your use.
· Two VIP tickets and six model/crew credentials.

Fees are published per category. Selected designers cover their own collection and models unless otherwise agreed.

Applications close 1 December at 14:00

Send the lookbook.

A short statement, a bio and six to twelve looks. The panel reads every application.

Start an application