Isi Atagamen presents 'Elysian Reverie' at African Fashion Week, Nigeria

Isi Atagamen Sakalis, a trailblazer in African fashion, is set to unveil Dreams by the Water, her latest collection, at a special off-site show for African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2024.

Taking place on December 7th, 2024. The Lagos Jetski Club will host Elysian Reverie, an intimate evening where fashion, art, and storytelling collide. The collection draws deeply from the essence of water—its fluidity, strength, and ability to adapt and transform.

Reflecting on her inspiration, Isi shares, “Water has always spoken to me. It’s bold and unpredictable, yet calming. Dreams by the Water celebrates women who, like water, find beauty in their strength and freedom.”

This year, Sakalis’s influence reaches new heights as she takes on the prestigious role of Creative Director for African Fashion Week Nigeria 2024, a testament to her vision and dedication to the growth of African fashion. Known for her breathtaking hand-painted designs, Isi’s Dreams by the Water collection captures the essence of elegance and individuality.

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Flowing silhouettes meet intricate craftsmanship, celebrating fashion as a powerful form of self-expression. With the serene Lagos waterfront as its backdrop, the showcase will welcome a curated audience of industry leaders, tastemakers, and creatives who appreciate fashion as art.

Supported by The Macallan, L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Budweiser, and the Lagos Jetski Club, the event is set to attract fashion connoisseurs, tastemakers, and industry leaders.

The event, exclusively by invitation, is managed by Bzz & Herz Agency, ensuring every detail reflects Isi Atagamen’s standard.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.