Nigeria Magazine | Culture News Desk
#Brixton buzzed on Sunday 25 October, and the whole of SW9 felt it.
Roots 2 Runway, presented by Market Row Brixton as part of Black History Month, turned Market Row into a stage for a live celebration of Black creativity through fashion, art, performance and conversation. Hundreds of people came through between 2 and 6pm, and the energy didn’t drop once.
An atmosphere you could feel
The mood was electric from the first moments. Guests arrived in fabulously styled outfits, with bold colour, sharp tailoring and statement accessories everywhere you looked. Hats were the order of the day🎩, from sculpted wool to showstopping headwear, and the crowd was as much a part of the show as the runway itself.
Names that made the day
The event drew a notable guest list. Designers including Caroline Chinakwe showcased their work. The Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Paul Valentine, and local MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy joined the celebration, a reminder of how much the community stands behind its creative talent.
Kede Aihie and Esosa Aihie of Nigeria Magazine were also in attendance, adding to the sense that Brixton’s creative scene is being noticed well beyond the borough.
Culture, colour and collaboration
Roots 2 Runway lived up to its message: Fashion wasn’t born on the runway. It was born in Brixton. The afternoon was a showcase of how heritage, identity and community shape what we wear and how we express ourselves. Fashion, art, live performance and conversation sat side by side, and designers, artists, residents and local leaders shared the same space.
After 6pm the DJs took over, and the celebration carried on into the night.
What this means for Brixton
Events like this show what Brixton Village and Market Row do best: giving independent talent a platform, bringing people together, and celebrating Black creativity not just in October but all year round. Thanks to Market Row Brixton, Brixton BID and Brixton Village for making it happen, and to everyone who came dressed to impress and brought the vibe with them.
An afternoon into evening of culture, colour and collaboration. Brixton, you showed up and showed out. 💚🖤❤️
Missed it? Keep an eye on Market Row Brixton’s channels for what’s next.
