By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Nigeria’s leading digital retail bank, Polaris Bank, has been praised for throwing its weight behind the Fashion Souk event held on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Harbour Point, Lagos.
The event brought together several fashion enthusiasts and small business owners in the industry to see the latest trends in the sector.
Attendees had the exclusive opportunity to shop directly from a carefully curated selection of designers at the pop-up boutiques. From avant-garde designs to classic ensembles, the Fashion Souk catered to every fashion taste.
Complementing the fashion extravaganza, the event featured exhibitions of beauty and lifestyle products, with participants able to explore a range of cosmetics, skincare, and wellness brands, and leather works, enhancing their overall fashion experience.
A customer at the Fashion Souk summer sale, Mr Tunde Lawal, applauded Polaris Bank “for their dedication to the fashion industry and for bringing such a remarkable event to life.
“The assembly of diverse fashion items under a roof is remarkable. It is indeed an experience I’ll relish for a long time.”
On her part, Ms Yewande Zacchaeus, the Chairperson of Eventful Limited, the promoters of The Fashion Souk, said, “I am thrilled with the overwhelming response and support received for the Fashion Souk. Polaris Bank’s partnership has been instrumental in making this event a resounding success.”
The Group Head of Products & Market Development Group of Polaris Bank, Ms Adebimpe Ihekuna, while commenting on the event, stated that, “Polaris Bank remains committed to the growth of SMEs in the country, and we are proud to have partnered with Eventful to host this remarkable event.
“The Fashion Souk has highlighted the incredible talent in Nigeria’s fashion industry and contributed to its growth and development.”
“As a bank, we have supported numerous SMEs with loan facilities and will continue to support them through innovative product offerings and easy-to-access loans on VULTe digital bank without a need for collateral, branch visits and at competitive interest rates,” she added.
The banker disclosed that the Fashion Souk would be heading to Abuja in October to avail SMEs in the fashion industry operating in the FCT, Middle Belt and Northern Region the opportunity to showcase their offerings.
The 2023 Fashion Souk fostered an environment of collaboration and networking, enabling designers, buyers, stylists, and fashion enthusiasts to forge meaningful relationships.
Dipo Olowookere