Anna-Karin Karlsson comes to Lagos!
Lagos witnessed one of its most stylish evenings this weekend as Polo Avenue hosted a glamorous soirée in honour of Swedish luxury eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson.
The event was held at the exquisite Delborough Hotel in the heart of Victoria Island. The fairytale evening brought together modern luxury and the magic of global African fashion.
Guests arrived in their finest looks, setting the tone for what would become an evening of fashion, culture, and spirited conversations. With warm lighting, refined décor, and the signature opulence The Delborough is known for, the ambience perfectly matched the extraordinary craftsmanship that defines Anna-Karin Karlsson’s eyewear.
Polo Avenue, the curator of this event, is a subsidiary of Polo Limited. They are Nigeria’s premier luxury fashion and lifestyle destination. They bring together the world’s most prestigious fashion brands through exclusive partnerships. With more than 50 internationally acclaimed designers, including Gucci, Santoni, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga, and Salvatore Ferragamo, among many others.
An evening with Polo Avenue and Anna-Karin Karlsson
Guiding the evening’s rhythm was the celebrity broadcaster, Vimbai Mutinhiri-Ekpenyong, whose effortless charm elevated the experience. She ensured that every guest felt welcomed, engaged, and was part of a narrative larger than the night itself.
Throughout the soirée, she mingled with guests, sharing reflections on her creative journey and her transformative cultural immersion in Nigeria. Her encounters with leading Nigerian designers led to an insightful exchange session with students of UNILAG’s Faculty of Creative Arts. She shared intimate moments with clients at Polo Avenue’s special Meet and Greet. Her visit has been nothing short of a celebration of creativity and the beauty of cross-cultural connection.
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Ms Jennifer Obayuwana, Executive Director of Polo Limited, delivered moving remarks on the brand’s commitment to offering Nigerians world-class luxury experiences. Her words resonated across the room. And set the tone for a night defined by appreciation, for craftsmanship, artistry, and the global story the AKK brand embodies.
What followed was a symphony of laughter, clinking glasses, shimmering AKK eyewear moments, and heartfelt conversations that lingered long after the night ended. It was not just a soirée; it was an emotion-filled encounter between fashion, culture, and community.
