The Green October Events are always a spectacle, filled to the brim with eye-popping performances, speeches—and an even more astonishing green carpet. The 2026 edition, held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos and hosted by Erica Nlewedim and Kolapo Omotoso, promised no different.
As for the night’s nominees? Dede and Akin with the Trendsetter of the year nomination both female and male category respectfully, Kenzy Udosen nominated for Fashion Critique of the Year, followed by Koyin’s nomination for Breakout Celebrity of the Year, and Mubrik for Bridal Fashion Designer of the Year.
For a full accounting of the winners at the 2026 Green October Event, catch up here.
Fashion designer brand of the year (Male)
House of Vieve
Amdiddy Empire (amdiddy) – WINNER
Kadiclo
Nwabueze
Jeffurbanclothing
P.Aries
Fai World
Browninspired Atelier
Emerging fashion designer of year (female)
Toria Apparel toria_apparel)
boaatelier
Motunrayo. Ng
Feelrossy Couture
Qwinty Stitches
Gwills Designs
House of Maysam
Beguin
Vace by Abby – WINNER
Nifemii Abe
Couture fashion designer of the year
KGZ OPULENCE COUTURE – WINNER
Oga Okoro
Mamadi Couture
GlamGirl By Sefiya
Vacebyabi
Julyet Peters
Sleek Couture
Fashion Stylist of the year
Yomo Daj
DC Styleconsultant Daniel Charles
Styled by Maklinscout
Ayamsstyles – WINNER
Dahmola
Style by Ruvero
Mayoks Michael
Bridal fashion designer of the year
Ovems
Nyore Eroyn
Mubrik – WINNER
Airvy Atelier
Ann Cranberry
Entrepreneur of the year (women)
Ekere Ogechi of Li Interiors
Uloh Lifestyl
Queen Mercy Atang – WINNER
Betty Harry of Peppersoup Shop
Adedotun Moradeke Oluwaseun of Yohsmallchopzandfood
Nelson Blessing Obianuju
Fashion Academy of the year
Cynthetic Fashion Academy – WINNER
House of Dolls Academy
The Fashion Academy Abuja
Hajjewels Fashion Academy
Wealth Planet Fashion Academy
Shalompee Fashion Academy
House of Vee Fashion Academy
Creative fashion designer of the year
Rosie Young
Josiphiah Micheal
Lipex Stitches1
Fit Frequency Couture
Xdelccystitches – WINNER
Papearl Wears
Cynthetic Fits
Innovative fashion designer brand of the year
Sevon Dejana
The Leevie Woman
Unice Official – WINNER
Hooked By Lade
Breakout celebrity of the year
Bimbo Ademoye
Genoveva Umeh
Chimezie Imo
Uche Montana
Koyin Sanusi – WINNER
Trendsetter of the year (male)
Akin Faminu – WINNER
Enioluwa Adeoluwa
Ebuka Obi- Uchendu
Trendsetter of the year (Female)
Toke Makinwa
Nancy
Priscilla Ojo
Kiekie
Uche Montana
Ashiogwu Precious (A.K.A Dede) – WINNER
Fashion Critique of the year
Kartier Black
Kenzy Udosen – WINNER
Samueljoel
Maxmarcello
Outstanding fashion designer of the year
Adorn By Giovanni
Glitters Couture – WINNER
Dsf Empire
4ey Fashion
Udiwears Atelier
Grandeur Atelier
Leoempire Luxe
Next Rated Fashion Designer of the Year
Adeleke Aishat Temitope
Ajisebiola Precious Mojisayo
Ebimo Shelleng
Jayeoba Victory Olamide
Okoli Gift
Oladoye Esther Omolola
Sofiat Bisola Abdulganiyu of sewphie stitches
Linda Omeke – WINNER
Fashion Photographer of the year
Thomas Felix – WINNER
Edos Artistry
Toniegrapher
Ayo Makinwa
Mrlenns