| Port Harcourt International Fashion Week | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | clothing and fashion exhibitions |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Aztech Arcum |
| Location(s) | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Years active | 2013 – present |
| Inaugurated | 2013 |
| Most recent | September 2013 |
| Next event | September 2014 |
| Activity |
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| Organised by | Neo Mantra Ltd and Bruno Creazioni Company |
| Website | nativeandvogue |
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