Leather Fair is set to further advance the growth of the creative leather industry in Nigeria and the West Africa region to drive the value chain of the global leather industry.
Leather Fair is the leading leather trade event in Africa.
The recently concluded 6th edition hosted over 3,000 industry stakeholders, designers, creatives, and visitors as they explored the latest advancement in the leather industry and discussed growth strategies to scale up the industry.
The event is the largest gathering of leather experts and creatives in the West African region, providing an exceptional networking hub for craftsmen, tanners, leather services experts, emerging designers, industry stakeholders, and regulators, as well as a platform to celebrate creativity, excellence, and innovation through the LLF awards.
Speaking at the event, the founder, Lagos Leather Fair, Femi Olayebi, expressed her gratitude and satisfaction at the growth and continuity of the impact of the annual leather fair.
She said: “Once again, I am truly amazed at the wonderful turnout at the 2023 edition. I appreciate the support and expert workmanship of the many brands, creatives, and exhibitors who were a part of this year’s edition and made it an absolute success.”
She added that LLF is all about the quality and innovation of the craft, and it is great to see how much effort has been put in by everyone to uphold the highest quality standards known for at Lagos Leather Fair.
“As an industry, we need to put the extra into the ordinary, ensuring that our products can sit anywhere in the world. Nigeria is known for good quality leather, and I am confident with platforms like this, the sector will continue to advance. This fair has always been about creativity, innovation, networking, and coming together to tell the African story and I’m glad it was all captured in LLF 2023.” she added.
The event was well-attended by key stakeholders and featured over 30 speakers who led thought-provoking conversations and workshops.
One of the key highlights of the event was an insightful panel session where experts examined the creative sector with an emphasis on the leather industry.
They drove the discourse on how to move the industry forward and strengthen the value chain, ensuring African creatives stay relevant globally. The session spotlighted how leather creatives in Nigeria can leverage collaboration to ensure economic growth within the industry and strategically position the Nigeria Leather industry as a premium sector globally.
The fair also hosted exciting hands-on workshops, which guided leather designers through the process of building their unique brand identities and leveraging social media for business growth
