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Exclusive Wardrobe! Your ultimate guide to clothing shopping in Lagos – Guardian Life – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

Exclusive Wardrobe! Your ultimate guide to clothing shopping in Lagos – Guardian Life – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

By Mercy Olatunji

October 6, 2024 | 8:00

Do you want to refresh your wardrobe with the latest fashion trends or are you looking for a unique piece that will elevate your style? Look no further! We have prepared a guide to clothing fairs in Lagos. Whether you’re shopping for statement dresses, workwear, or fabrics and textiles, you’ll find everything you need in these markets. Military Arena…

Do you want to refresh your wardrobe with the latest fashion trends or are you looking for a unique piece that will elevate your style? Look no further! We have prepared a guide to clothing fairs in Lagos. Whether you’re shopping for statement dresses, workwear, or fabrics and textiles, you’ll find everything you need in these markets.

Military Arena Shopping Market, Oshodi

If you want to buy bales as a wholesaler to start a business, Arena Shopping Complex is your choice. It has a large warehouse of high-quality used clothing in various designs. From baby bales to corporate wear, adult wear, etc. They also have stalls that sell to end consumers who shop for personal wear. Location: Arena Market, Oshodi. Take a bus to Oshodi and get off at Arena Station.

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Cairo market, Oshodi

Kairo Market has sections for all kinds of clothing. Be it ready-made dresses, fabrics and textiles such as lace, Ankara with different prints, guinea brocades, aso oke and even design fabrics. The clothes at the Kairo market are mostly new, unused. Location: Bolade, Oshodi.

Balogun Market, Idumota, Lagos Island

Idumota market is probably the largest market in Lagos, with different sections catering to different fashion needs. From fashion accessories to shoes, bags and many other fashion items. Balogun Market is the clothing branch of Idumota Market where you can find dresses of various designs, colors, textures and brands. Both locally produced and imported. There are mostly new clothes there, but there are also a few second-hand clothes stalls and vendors. If you want to shop for both business and personal purposes, this is the right market to visit. Location: Eko Idumota, Lagos Island.

Second-hand clothes market in Katangua.

The Katangua second-hand clothes market is the home of second-hand clothes. The entire market is a thrift market and only a few stalls sell new clothes. At the Katangua market you can buy dresses for many occasions. Office wear, dresses for children and adults, both men and women. To get the most out of this market, it is recommended to choose market days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday. On these days, new bales of clothing are opened and you have a fresh and plentiful selection. Location: Great, Abule Egba.

Yaba Market, Yaba

Yaba Market is another clothing market center where you can buy beautiful dresses at discounted prices. It’s usually best to go in the evening, when each stall owner is displaying his wares. In Yaba it is mainly high-quality second-hand clothing. You get value for your money.

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Safety and haggling tips for your next purchase

1. Keep your valuables close to you: phones, wallets and bags. Be vigilant and watch out for pickpockets.
2. Haggle very wisely; start with low offers. Avoid middleman sellers.
3. Be prepared for crowded places, jostling people and over-enthusiastic salespeople.
4. Take cash and a card with you.

Go with your money and smarts! Lagos markets require smart shopping. Armed with these valuable tips and guides, you can now head out to the markets in Lagos and shop like a pro. Happy shopping!