HAWA PARIS CRAFTS ELEGANCE WITH PURPOSE
Kendra Dresser
At Lagos Fashion Week, Hawa Paris redefines sustainable fashion and inclusive couture through Parisian craftsmanship and conscious design.
Firstly, each garment from Hawa Paris carries a quiet precision, hand-finished embroidery, meticulous detailing, and the refined spirit of Parisian couture.
In addition, the brand works exclusively with high-quality deadstock from houses like Balmain and LVMH, turning excess into elegance. As a result, sustainable fashion here isn’t an afterthought; it’s woven into every seam.
HAWA PARIS FASHION AS INCLUSION
Secondly, for founder Hawa Sangaré, elegance starts with empathy. Therefore, she creates her collections in a professional reintegration workshop that empowers women facing social and economic challenges.
Hawa Paris uses fashion as a bridge, connecting craftsmanship to opportunity. Many hands and voices shape each piece, reflecting diversity, talent, and shared purpose.
Each silhouette shifts effortlessly from day to night, from women to men, made to be lived in, not simply admired.
LAGOS: THE NEW RUNWAY CONNECTION
On October 30, 2025, Hawa Paris makes its runway debut at Lagos Fashion Week at the Federal Palace Hotel.
The collection celebrates diversity and textile repurposing through fluid lines, bold structure, and expressive detail, a mirror of Lagos itself: daring, vibrant, and alive.
BEYOND THE HAWA PARIS RUNWAY
At the same time, the brand opens its first boutique on Rue de Seine in Paris, a neighbourhood where art and elegance naturally converge.
Its appearance at the Tranoï tradeshow marks another milestone, a growing network of global buyers and creative partners. From a quiet atelier to an expanding movement, Hawa Paris evolves with purpose and grace.
CULTURE IN MOTION
More than a label, Hawa Paris is a conversation about beauty, ethics, and belonging.
Its Lagos debut is not just a runway moment but a declaration: couture can carry conscience without losing allure, and fashion can move forward without leaving anyone behind.
To discover more of Hawa Sangaré’s work, visit her website.
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Kendra Dresser is in Communications and Public Relations with a focus on how fashion, media, and culture shape the way we see the world and ourselves.
She’s interested in the connection between image and meaning: how a campaign, an outfit, or a trend can say something deeper about identity, mood, and the cultural moment.
She’s especially drawn to how Generation Z uses fashion and beauty to express individuality, often in bold, layered, and playful ways. She’s also curious about how social media continues to reshape storytelling, changing how we create, share, and connect through visual culture.
To Kendra, fashion is more than just style; it’s a language! One that reflects who we are, how we feel, and what we stand for. She’s committed to sustainability and believes fashion and culture should not only inspire but also respect the planet.
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