Swedish eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson hit up the University of Lagos Faculty of Creative Arts for a session set up by her Nigerian retail partner, Polo Avenue. Students threw together a wild performance with music and visuals before she broke down her journey into luxury design and answered questions about building authentic brands and Africa's place in global fashion. She told them real luxury comes from craftsmanship and emotional weight rather than price tags.
The dean, Stephen Olusoji, said the visit showed the school wants stronger connections between campus life and actual industry exposure. Executive Director Jennifer Obayuwana from Polo Limited framed it as pure philanthropy aimed at pushing knowledge to young creatives who need it. Karlsson walked away with a plaque from the Vice-Chancellor's office and said the student energy left her genuinely inspired.
The dean, Stephen Olusoji, said the visit showed the school wants stronger connections between campus life and actual industry exposure. Executive Director Jennifer Obayuwana from Polo Limited framed it as pure philanthropy aimed at pushing knowledge to young creatives who need it. Karlsson walked away with a plaque from the Vice-Chancellor's office and said the student energy left her genuinely inspired.
