Onas dress in its full form! A cute piece for the birthday vibes
Toke Makinwa slays Onas jeweljemila dress +gold Bottega Veneta purse + Bvlgari serpentine watch
Chi Adogu slays Weizdhurm Franklyn
Chi Adogu stepped out serving modern Nigerian luxury in a striking look by Weizdhurm Franklyn.
The silhouette is dramatic, sculptural and unapologetically feminine — the kind of fashion that doesn’t quietly enter the room. It announces itself.
Weizdhurm Franklyn’s design language often plays with structure, movement and statement-making details, and Chi lets the piece do exactly what it was designed to do: command attention.
Is this your kind of statement dressing, or would you tone it down?
Eve slays in a purple Versace look from 2003
Eve looked every bit the early-2000s fashion girl in this striking Versace Spring/Summer 2003 dress, selected by her then-stylist Alexander Allen.The dress itself was doing most of the visual work: purple bodice, blue detailing and the vivid metallic/chainmail skirt.
Designed by Donatella Versace, the look captures everything that made this era of Versace so memorable — bold colour, a body-conscious silhouette, playful cut-outs and that unmistakable look-at-me attitude. The collection leaned heavily into vivid colour and dramatic, figure-skimming designs.
Versace’s own 2003 design language was all about high-impact colour, body-conscious silhouettes, cut-outs and a very unapologetic sense of glamour. Vogue described the collection as embracing strong colour and knockout, corseted shapes.
And Eve? She wasn't trying to disappear into the dress.
She wore it with the kind of confidence that made the look feel very Eve — sexy, edgy and completely in control.
Interestingly, Eve herself once said of her approach to fashion: “I do what I feel like doing.” She also explained that she wanted to look appealing without feeling like she had to look sexy all the time.
The dress is vintage. The attitude isn't.
Would you wear this 2003 Versace today?
Idia Aisien rocks green Wanni Fuga swim ,yellow birkin and emerald green Hermes slippers poolside
Idia Aisien sitting poolside in green Wanni Fuga swimwear, with the yellow Hermès Birkin doing most of the heavy lifting and emerald-green Hermès slippers and think, “Okay, she looks good.”
The green swimwear and emerald slippers create continuity, while the yellow Birkin cuts through it with a jolt of sunshine. It’s giving tropical luxury without trying to look like a resort catalogue.
This yellow Birkin against all that green, is the visual punctuation mark — the accessory your eyes land on first and remember afterwards.
The Hermès slippers keep the luxury language casual: no stilettos, no overworked styling, just expensive pieces behaving like poolside essentials.
Idia Aisien poolside look, the biggest value is clearly the Hermès Birkin.
Wanni Fuga green swimwear ₦160,000–₦265,000
Yellow Hermès Birkin $13,500–$16,300 / roughly ₦18.3m–₦22.1m
Emerald-green Hermès slippers $800–$1,000 / roughly ₦1.1m–₦1.4m
Estimated total ₦19.6m–₦23.8m
Wanni Fuga's current swimwear listings sit around ₦160,000–₦264,000, giving a reasonable benchmark for the swimsuit. Sotheby's 2026 Birkin references put retail around $13,500 for a Birkin 25, $14,900 for a Birkin 30 and $16,300 for a Birkin 35, although the exact yellow Birkin's size, leather and hardware can move the price considerably.
Latasha Lagos slays colourful Tiffany Amber jacket
Latasha Lagos knows how to make colour do the talking.
The fashion girl stepped out in a colourful Tiffany Amber jacket, and honestly, this is the kind of piece that doesn’t need much explaining. The bold mix of colours instantly lifts the look, giving it that playful Nigerian fashion energy Tiffany Amber is known for.
What makes it work is that Latasha lets the jacket take centre stage. Rather than competing with the print, the rest of the styling allows the statement piece to breathe — turning the jacket into the outfit’s main character.
The fun part about a colourful jacket: it can change the entire mood of a look. One minute you’re wearing a jacket; the next, you’ve got a whole personality on display.
Latasha clearly understood the assignment.
Emelda Rufai slays blue Fendi swimsuit and glasses
Emelda Rufai is giving us a little lesson in how to make a swimsuit look like a full fashion moment.
She stepped out in a striking blue Fendi swimsuit, pairing the bold piece with gold-framed glasses that instantly bring a touch of polish to the poolside look. The blue keeps everything fresh and playful, while the gold adds that quiet flash of luxury.
Jaiyeoriestyle notices how the glasses change the mood. Take them away and it’s simply a beautiful swimsuit. Add them back and suddenly there’s attitude — a little more confidence, a little more “I came to be seen.”
It’s proof that maybe the smallest accessory can completely change the signal an outfit sends, if you are looking !
What caught your eye first — the Fendi swimsuit or those gold glasses?
Fendi one-piece swimsuit £470 ≈ ₦900,000
🕶️ Gold Fendi sunglasses £350–£400 ≈ ₦670,000–₦770,000
Estimated total ≈ ₦1.57m–₦1.67m
Fendi currently lists a blue/red FF Lycra one-piece at £470. Its gold-finish sunglasses currently range around £350–£400 depending on the model.
Estimated value: ₦1.6m+ — and those gold glasses are doing more work than you might think.
Toke Makinwa slays white Niovo and Saint Laurent heels in Morocco for Banke Balogun 50th birthday
Toke Makinwa knows how to make white look anything but basic.
The media personality stepped out in Morocco for Banke Balogun’s 50th birthday, wearing a crisp white Niovo look paired with Saint Laurent heels.
The simplicity is exactly what makes it work — clean, polished and very much giving “I didn’t need to do too much.”
Then there are the heels. Saint Laurent brings that little dose of sharpness to the otherwise soft white look, keeping the outfit firmly in luxury territory without turning it into a fashion performance.
Morocco is doing its own bit here. Against the warm architecture and earthy backdrop, the white outfit almost glows. It feels effortless, but still intentional — the kind of look that photographs beautifully without screaming for attention.
Toke understood the assignment.
Is it the clean white Niovo look or those Saint Laurent heels that made you stop scrolling?
For the Toke Makinwa white Niovo outfit ₦600,000–₦700,000
Saint Laurent heels $1,350–$1,850 ≈ ₦1.8m–₦2.5m
Estimated total ≈ ₦2.4m–₦3.2m
Niovo currently lists comparable statement pieces around ₦695,000, while Saint Laurent’s current slingback pumps range from about $1,350 to $1,850, depending on the style.
Estimated fashion value: ₦2.5m–₦3.2m.
Jodie Woods Makes a Statement in Area
Jodie Woods stepped out in ocean blue Area, wearing a look built around glamour, embellishment and the kind of visual drama that demands attention.
Jodie isn't wearing the clothes quietly — she's using them to create presence.
The embellishment, silhouette and styling all work toward the same thing: making sure the person wearing the outfit is remembered, not just the outfit itself.
One of the biggest shifts in fashion today means getting dressed is increasingly less about looking “good” and more about controlling how you are perceived.
A quiet outfit can say elegance. A dramatic outfit can say confidence. A heavily embellished look can say, “I came to be noticed.”
Jodie Woods' Area look sits firmly in that last category.Jodie isn't simply wearing AREA; she is stepping into the visual language of a house known for maximalism and turning that language into her own image.
When a celebrity wears a fashion house's signature aesthetic, are they wearing the designer's vision — or using the designer's language to build their own identity?
Is fashion at its most powerful when it makes you look beautiful — or when it makes people remember you?
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Mýa Harrison Slays in Dolce & Gabbana Vest for “The Best of Me” bike helmet scene
Mýa brought early-2000s designer attitude to her “The Best of Me” era, sporting a black silver embroidered Dolce & Gabbana vest in the Chris Robinson-directed visual with Jadakiss. Released in 2000, the look captures the period when luxury Italian labels were being folded into R&B and hip-hop's increasingly influential streetwear vocabulary.
Before Y2K fashion became a nostalgia trend, Mýa Harrison was already living it.
For her 2000 “The Best of Me” era, the R&B star slipped into a Dolce & Gabbana vest on bike helmet removal scene of the shoot, giving the look that unmistakable early-2000s mix of sexy, polished and effortlessly cool.
The vest wasn't trying too hard. That was the point.
Paired with Mýa's youthful beauty and understated styling, the Italian designer piece brought a touch of luxury to an otherwise relaxed R&B aesthetic. It was the kind of styling that defined the era—designer fashion meeting music, attitude and just enough skin.
Mýa's fashion during this period understood something that still works today: one strong designer piece can carry an entire look.
And two decades later, the vest still feels surprisingly current.
JaiyeorieStyle verdict: Y2K luxury, before Y2K became a trend.This is the direction I’d use for JaiyeorieStyle: fashion as evidence of a cultural moment, rather than simply “Mýa wore X.”
Toke Makinwa Serves $18000 Bvlgari Serpenti + $2500 Dolce & Gabbana Glam at Rakeem’s First Birthday
Toke Makinwa brought the glamour to Rakeem’s first birthday celebration in Lagos, stepping out in a striking white-and-red Dolce & Gabbana mini dress paired with a Bvlgari Serpenti Jaiyeoriestyle was waiting for her to unveil her piece as Toke hated been left out and feeling small to her peers.
The media personality attended Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s son Rakeem’s cowboy-themed first birthday, held at The Lekki Coliseum, and naturally made her own fashion statement. Her Dolce & Gabbana mini dress gave the look a playful, polished feel, while the accessories pushed it firmly into luxury territory.
The standout wrist candy was a Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas featuring a green dial with rose gold and stainless-steel detailing. Bvlgari currently lists the closest matching Ref. 102790 at $18,100, although the exact reference worn by Toke has not been independently confirmed.
The colour combination was particularly effective: red and white from the dress, green at the wrist and the warm glow of rose gold. Rather than competing with the dress, the watch added an unexpected jewel-toned accent.
Toke was also joined at the birthday celebration by her daughter, Yakira Eliana, with the mother-daughter duo making an appearance in coordinated Dolce & Gabbana looks.Her Christian Louboutin's current white Just Nothing white mule is $795.
For a child's first birthday, Toke's outfit landed somewhere between playful and polished—and the Serpenti was the piece that made sure the look still felt unmistakably Toke.
The dress was cute, but that Bvlgari Serpenti was doing some serious heavy lifting.
Toju Foyeh issa Pink Flamenco Ostrich Princess
The Pink Flamenco Ostrich Princess with regal cape is a strong example of Toju Foyeh’s signature tension between glamour and structure. The dramatic ostrich-feather treatment gives the look movement and theatricality, while the princess silhouette keeps the overall effect distinctly feminine.
There is also a branding signal in wearing your own design: the designer becomes the strongest model for the world she has created. Rather than borrowing another fashion house's visual language, Foyeh is presenting her own aesthetic as the luxury proposition.
That fits the brand's established positioning. Toju Foyeh has been described as specialising in elegant, glamorous cocktail and evening dresses, while her brand is known for distinctive womenswear and attention to detail.
The ostrich detailing introduces movement and softness, while the pink pushes the look firmly into a romantic, high-femininity register.
The baby pink prevents the stronger shades from becoming overwhelmingly aggressive, while the orange and fuchsia stop the pink from reading overly sweet. Rather than understated luxury, this is expressive luxury—the outfit wants to be seen.Soft enough to be feminine. Bold enough to be remembered.
The interesting styling question is therefore not simply “Does Toju look good?”
It's:
What happens when Nigerian fashion embraces maximal femininity without apologising for the spectacle?
Signal
Romance + theatricality + femininity + confidence + visual presence.
This isn't quiet luxury.
It's:
“I am comfortable being the visual event.”
Abisola Kola-Daisi in Mary Katrantzou with Tom Ford is giving woman who already understands her position.
The Mary Katrantzou dress is doing the visual work. It has that distinctive, art-meets-fashion quality—so Abisola Rafiat doesn't need a mountain of accessories competing with it. Abisola gave us a side part bob and deep brown lipstick to complement the right fabric colour of her dress.
Jaiyeorie sees what Abisola did there with the nail polish colour complement the middle layer of her dress.
She brings in Tom Ford for the clutch and shoes, which is a very deliberate move: the dress gives you fashion intelligence; Tom Ford gives you polish and authority.
That's the difference between wearing designer and having designer taste.
And notice what she isn't doing. She isn't drowning the look in logos. She isn't stacking every luxury signal available. She lets the silhouette and print speak.
That's restraint.
And restraint is one of the most underrated forms of status.
Abisola's look communicates fashion literacy, not just purchasing power.
Her feminine signal is something very different happening from overt “sexy” dressing.
The outfit doesn't need excessive exposure to communicate femininity.
It says:
polished → composed → selective → cultured → expensive.
Mary Katrantzou says fashion woman.
Tom Ford says serious luxury.
The combination says I know exactly what I'm wearing.
That's Abisola energy.
The Mary Katrantzou dress + Tom Ford clutch + Tom Ford shoes combination communicates discernment, access and cultivated taste.
Mary Katrantzou is significant because her brand is built around an unmistakable artistic identity—she is known as the “Queen of Print,” with a design philosophy that treats print almost as seriously as cut and silhouette. Her work combines fashion, art, technology and craftsmanship.
Abisola wearing Katrantzou signals something different from simply wearing the most recognizable luxury logo.
The signal is:
“I know fashion.”
Not:
“Look how expensive I am.”
That's a higher-level luxury signal.
The Tom Ford accessories reinforce it. Instead of introducing another loud visual language, they anchor the Katrantzou dress with polished, sensual luxury.
So the overall message becomes:
Artistic fashion intelligence + established luxury + feminine confidence.
Don't dress to convince people you're high-value. Dress like you already know your value—and let the room catch up.
What does choosing an art-driven designer, paired with Tom Ford accessories, communicate about the kind of woman Abisola wanted to present herself as?
Abisola Kola-Daisi Wore a $6,000 PINK Christopher Kane Fall 2014 Pink Organza Dress With Givenchy Stilettos
Abisola Kola-Daisi brought a distinctly fashion-editorial sensibility to a Christopher Kane Fall 2014 look, wearing a one-shoulder pink dress constructed from layered silk organza and brushed satin.It was softness engineered into structure.
Christopher Kane Fall 2014 one-shoulder pink layered silk-organza dress, price estimate: US$3,000–$6,000 at original retail, based on Christopher Kane's luxury RTW with black Givenchy Stilettos — estimated $1,200.
For Abisola's particular look, however, the interesting social signal is:
taste → discernment → social fluency → belonging → status.
She isn't merely displaying a designer.
She's displaying that she knows the language of the designer.
Vogue's review of the collection noted that Kane had been searching for a new way to treat organza, ultimately creating dresses from numerous layers of the fabric that moved with an almost sculptural lightness.
Abisola paired the pink Christopher Kane dress with Givenchy stilettos and an Olympia Le-Tan clutch from the Fall/Winter 2014–2015 collection, allowing the dramatic dress to remain the focal point of the look.
The important thing isn't simply that Abisola wore Christopher Kane + Givenchy + Olympia Le-Tan.
It's the combination of:
rarity + fashion literacy + femininity + selectivity.
A one-shoulder Christopher Kane pink dress takes a distinctly romantic approach to evening dressing, pairing a brushed-satin mini silhouette with layers of featherweight silk organza that move delicately with every step.
The dress comes from Christopher Kane's Fall 2014 runway collection, where the designer explored the tension between structure and movement. Here, the asymmetrical neckline gives the look its architectural edge, while the layered organza introduces softness and movement around the body.
Paired with Givenchy stilettos and an Olympia Le-Tan clutch, both from the Fall/Winter 2014–2015 collections, the look moves beyond pure femininity into something more graphic and deliberate.
The Christopher Kane dress already has a lot happening instead of adding equally delicate accessories, the Givenchy stilettos introduce a harder, more sculptural element. The Olympia Le-Tan clutch adds another layer of personality, turning the accessory into more than something functional.
The result is a balance of softness and severity.
The organza moves.
The satin catches the light.
The asymmetrical neckline creates tension.
The heels give the silhouette definition.
The clutch provides the final point of visual interest.
What makes the look compelling is that femininity isn't being communicated through sweetness.It is being communicated through contrast,intriguing when examined closely.
JaiyeorieStyle
The lesson in this look is simple: softness becomes more powerful when it has structure underneath it.
The Christopher Kane dress doesn't rely on embellishment to create drama. It creates drama through proportion, asymmetry, texture and movement.
And that is what makes the styling feel considered rather than merely pretty.
The dress whispers. The silhouette speaks.
Abisola Kola-Daisi’s ₦2M+ Ruffled BDC Look at ARISE Fashion Week 2019 — Price Breakdown
Abisola Kola-Daisi arrived at the grand finale of ARISE Fashion Week 2019 in Lagos looking every inch the style star, but it was the way she styled her ruffled BDC custom dress that made the look particularly memorable.
The luxury lifestyle entrepreneur wore a dramatic custom creation featuring a cobweb print across the peplum bustier, giving the traditionally feminine ruffle silhouette a more sculptural and fashion-forward character.
For the Abisola Kola-Daisi ARISE Fashion Week 2019 look,
BDC custom dress ₦250,000–₦500,000+
Aquazzura clear sandals ~$800–$1,000
Charlotte Olympia Fabulous Vanina clutch $1,165 original retail
Jewellery + bracelet ₦100,000–₦300,000+
Studded nail design ₦20,000–₦50,000
Estimated total ₦1.7m–₦2.2m+
The Charlotte Olympia Fabulous Vanina clutch is the easiest piece to substantiate: it was listed at $1,165 at retail.
For comparison, Aquazzura's clear/PVC embellished styles have historically retailed around $825–$995, depending on the exact model; current examples include an estimated $995 retail price for a PVC crystal T-strap and $450 for the Almost Bare embellished sandal.
Jaiyeorie fashion Estimated Look Value: ₦1.7 million–₦2.2 million+
Ruffles can easily push an outfit toward romance. Think garden parties, afternoon teas and deliberately pretty occasion dressing. Abisola's styling took the look somewhere else.
Instead of pairing the dress with an equally expected feminine shoe, she wore clear-strapped Aquazzura sandals. The transparency visually lightened the elaborate dress and stopped the ruffles from becoming overwhelming.
That contrast is what made the outfit work.
The dress was feminine. The styling wasn't predictable.
The BDC dress already had plenty going on: ruffles, a structured peplum bustier and a striking cobweb print.
Adding more obvious embellishment could have made the look feel excessive.
Instead, the clear sandals created visual restraint.
The result was a balance between ornament and minimalism — an elaborate dress grounded by an almost barely-there shoe.
It is a useful styling lesson: when one element of an outfit is doing most of the talking, the accessories do not necessarily need to compete.
Abisola kept the rest of the look within her polished luxury aesthetic, adding statement fashion rings, a bracelet, studded nails and a Charlotte Olympia Fabulous Vanina clutch.
The accessories supplied the “luxury sprinkles” without changing the central story of the dress.
The clutch, jewellery and manicured details also reinforced the idea that the outfit was designed as a complete visual composition rather than simply a dress chosen for an event.
Fashion moments from 2019 can date quickly. Trends change, silhouettes evolve and styling conventions move on.
But this look remains interesting because its strongest idea isn't a particular trend.
It is contrast.
A highly feminine dress is paired with an unexpectedly clean shoe. A dramatic silhouette is balanced with transparency. A playful ruffle is placed against a more sophisticated luxury styling language.
That is what gives the outfit longevity.
Abisola wasn't simply wearing ruffles.
She was showing how an exaggerated feminine detail could be made to feel polished, contemporary and distinctly personal.
The lesson from Abisola Kola-Daisi's ARISE Fashion Week look is simple:
When the clothes are already saying a lot, the best styling decision can be the thing you deliberately leave understated.
The ruffles created the drama.
The clear Aquazzura sandals created the tension.
That tension is what made the look memorable.
Dakore Egbuson-Akande Is Premiere-Ready in a Custom pink Sevon Dejana Suit for ReelLove
Dakore Egbuson-Akande brought serious Executive Producer Energy to the launch of her romantic comedy #ReelLove, arriving in a striking custom suit by Sevon Dejana.
As both Executive Producer and star of the film, Dakore wasn't simply attending the premiere—she was one of the people at the centre of the entire project.And she dressed like Jaiyeorie loves her short sleek hairdo, pink lipstick and blush complete the look.Her beauty look came courtesy of Neeta Beauty and Vaavavoom, while 6ix Jo captured the final look.
The actress opted for a custom Sevon Dejana suit, styled by Kayito N, giving classic tailoring a distinctly feminine, red-carpet finish.
The accessories kept the look polished, with a statement clutch from BHE Accessories and jewellery by Karlha Jewels adding the finishing touches.
Fashion Credits
Detail Credit
Creative Director Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Styling Kayito N
Suit Custom Sevon Dejana
Makeup Neeta Beauty
Hair Vaavavoom
Clutch BHE Accessories
Jewellery Karlha Jewels
Photography 6ix Jo
The Price Estimate
Because the suit was custom-made, there is no public retail price for this exact piece.
A reasonable luxury-fashion estimate would be:
Custom Sevon Dejana suit: ₦800,000–₦2.5 million+
BHE Accessories clutch: ₦100,000–₦400,000+
Karlha Jewels: ₦200,000–₦1 million+ depending on the pieces
Estimated value of the complete fashion look: ₦1.1 million–₦3.9 million+
These are estimates, not confirmed prices for Dakore's exact pieces.
What makes this particular look even more interesting is the context.Dakore wasn't just another celebrity walking the red carpet.
She was promoting a film she executive produced and starred in.
So the polished tailoring feels appropriate. It's glamorous, but there's also something authoritative about it.
She's not simply saying look at me.
She's saying this is my project, and I'm ready for you to see it.
And with ReelLove positioned as a Valentine's Day romance, the timing couldn't have been better.
A romantic movie. A glamorous premiere. And Dakore looking every bit like the woman behind the vision.
What do you think of Dakore's custom Sevon Dejana premiere look?
Lady Dax @dakoreea for @beautyinthemotherland Photographed by @andreoyakhilome Makeup @temmyforsure Hair @vaavavoom Styling by me Dress by @isiatagamenofficial
Dakore Egbuson-Akande brings her signature elegance to the latest Beauty in the Motherland feature, looking every bit the modern African muse.
Photographed by Andre Oyakhilome, the actress and style icon wears a striking creation by Isi Atagamen, with the look styled by the credited stylist.
The finishing touches are just as beautiful: makeup by Temmyforsure, hair by Vaavavoom, and a crisp white Jacquemus bag adding a touch of contemporary French luxury.
The Look
There's something particularly striking about the way the look brings African fashion and modern minimalism together.
The Isi Atagamen dress carries the visual weight, while the white Jacquemus bag provides a clean contrast.
Nothing feels excessive.
And that is exactly why it works.
Dakore has always had the kind of presence where the clothes don't need to compete with her. They simply frame her.
The Fashion Credits
Detail Credit
Talent Dakore Egbuson-Akande
Photographer Andre Oyakhilome
Dress Isi Atagamen
Styling @vaavavoom
Makeup Temmyforsure
Hair Vaavavoom
Bag Jacquemus
Dakore's custom Isi Atagamen dress is estimated at ₦800,000–₦2.5 million+, while her white Jacquemus bag could be worth approximately $550–$1,400+. The entire look is estimated at ₦1.6 million–₦4.5 million+.
That gives you a luxury-fashion price angle without presenting an unverified figure as the actual purchase price
Why We Love It
Here's what makes this editorial feel so good: it doesn't rely on excess to communicate luxury.
The silhouette, the styling and the clean white Jacquemus accessory create a polished image without drowning out Dakore herself.
And perhaps that's the real beauty of fashion editorials like this.
They don't just show us what someone is wearing.
They show us how African fashion can look contemporary, sophisticated and completely at home on a global fashion page.
Dakore understood the assignment. ✨
What do you think of Dakore's Beauty in the Motherland look?
Dakore Egbuson-Akande Makes a Striking Ohlanna by Zikora Green Statement at TIFF Premiere of Stitches movie
Dakore Egbuson-Akande brought serious red-carpet presence to the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of Stitches, stepping out in a custom Ohlanna by Zikora creation.
Styled by Kayito N, the look embraced a rich green palette, giving Dakore a polished, dramatic presence as she walked the TIFF red carpet. She accessorised with gold earrings, clutch,accessories.
Her coif in a side part, her brown lipstick gave a touch of nobility on Dakore, the colour gives the look a fresh, confident quality.
Jaiyeorie loves it
And this is exactly where custom fashion shines.
The outfit wasn't pulled from a rack. It was created specifically for Dakore, allowing the designer to work around her proportions, movement and the mood of the occasion.
Why the Green Works
Green can be surprisingly powerful on a red carpet.
The custom construction also makes the outfit feel more like a fashion statement than simply a premiere dress.
Because this was a custom Ohlanna by Zikora creation, there is no confirmed retail price for Dakore's exact piece.
A reasonable estimate for a custom international-film-festival look would be approximately ₦800,000–₦2.5 million+, depending on the fabric, embellishment, construction and hours of craftsmanship involved.
Estimated value: ₦800K–₦2.5M+
This is an estimate, not the designer's confirmed price.
Here's what most people overlook: when an African actress wears an African designer at a global film festival, the fashion story becomes bigger than the outfit.
Dakore isn't just wearing green.
She's putting African design in the TIFF conversation.
And that is a beautiful thing to see.
What do you think of Dakore's custom Ohlanna by Zikora look?
Dakore Egbuson-Akande Brings Modern African Elegance to TIFF in maroon burgundy Mofari Woman
Dakore Egbuson-Akande stepped onto the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) scene looking effortlessly elegant in a striking creation from maroon burgundy Mofari Woman by Mopillot with a pleated bodice.
Dakore's Mofari Woman look is estimated at ₦500,000–₦1.5 million+, depending on the fabric, construction and whether the piece was custom-made for her.
Styled by the credited stylist, the look was a beautiful reminder of how African designers can create pieces that feel both rooted and completely at home on an international red carpet.
Dakore didn't need an overly complicated outfit to make an impression.
The look allowed the craftsmanship and silhouette to speak.
There's something particularly fitting about seeing Dakore wear an African label on an international platform like TIFF.
She has increasingly used major film and fashion moments to spotlight African creativity, and choosing Mofari Woman for the festival adds another layer to that conversation.
It's not just about looking good.
They're opportunities for African designers to enter rooms they may not otherwise have access to.
And when an actress like Dakore walks into that room wearing an African label, the outfit becomes part of a much bigger story.
African fashion isn't asking for permission to be global anymore. It's showing up.
And Dakore looked right at home.
What do you think of Dakore's Mofari Woman look for TIFF?
Emelda Obichie Rufai Slays in a One-Sleeve Missoni Dress with a Hot Pink Hermès Clutch and Bvlgari Serpenti Watch
Emelda Obichie Rufai knows exactly how to make colour and luxury accessories work together.
The style star stepped out in a striking one-sleeve Missoni dress, pairing the colourful, figure-skimming design with a hot pink Hermès clutch and the unmistakable Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas watch.
And honestly, the accessories are doing a lot of the talking.
The Missoni dress brings movement and pattern, while the hot pink Hermès clutch injects another hit of colour. Then comes the Serpenti watch—with its signature coiled design—to give the look that unmistakable jewellery-meets-timepiece finish.
The Luxury Breakdown
Piece Brand Estimated Price
One-sleeve dress Missoni $1,000–$2,500+
Hot pink clutch Hermès $5,000–$12,000+
Serpenti Tubogas watch Bvlgari $15,000–$35,000+
Estimated total $21,000–$49,500+
That puts the overall look at roughly ₦29 million–₦69 million+, depending on the exact Hermès clutch, Bvlgari reference, materials and current exchange rates.
Prices are estimates; the exact pieces worn by Emelda have not been independently priced.
Why This Look Works
Here's what most people overlook: the watch isn't just telling time.
The Bvlgari Serpenti is essentially jewellery with a movement inside it. Its sculptural snake form gives the outfit another focal point without requiring a stack of bracelets or excessive accessories.
And the hot pink Hermès clutch?
That's the fun part.
Instead of trying to make every accessory match the dress, Emelda lets the colours talk to each other.
The result is bold, feminine and distinctly luxurious.
The interesting part is that nothing about the look feels shy.
Missoni brings the drama. Hermès brings the colour. Bvlgari brings the jewellery-box moment.
And Emelda lets all three have their say.
Would you wear this combination of Missoni, Hermès and Bvlgari, or is it a little too much colour for your taste?
Emelda Obichie Rufai slays purple Louis Vuitton bag + Rene Cavaolli
Emelda Obichie Rufai brought a playful dose of luxury to her latest look, pairing a purple Louis Vuitton bag with eye-catching multicolour René Caovilla shoes.
The combination is bold without feeling like it's trying too hard.
The purple Louis Vuitton adds that unmistakable designer touch, while the colourful René Caovilla pair brings the fun. It's the kind of styling where the accessories aren't just finishing touches—they're part of the outfit's personality.
Luxury Price Check
Because the exact Louis Vuitton bag and René Caovilla model aren't specified, these are estimated prices, not confirmed prices for Emelda's exact pieces.
Piece Brand Estimated Price
Purple Louis Vuitton bag Louis Vuitton $2,000–$4,500+
Multicolour embellished shoes René Caovilla $1,000–$1,500+
Estimated total $3,000–$6,000+
For context, current René Caovilla multicolour embellished styles retail around $1,340, while some of the brand's jeweled designs are priced higher.
Louis Vuitton's current purple footwear alone ranges from roughly €890 to €1,150, showing how much the exact model can affect the price.
What makes the look work?
Colour.
Emelda lets the accessories do the talking, rather than piling on too many competing details. The purple and multicolour combination gives the look personality while keeping it firmly in luxury territory.
Estimated value: $3,000–$6,000+ (about ₦4.2m–₦8.4m).
Prices are estimates and can vary based on the exact bag model, collection, materials and whether the pieces are current-season or discontinued.
Emelda Rufai slays olive green Kilentar jacket and gold Celine purse
Emelda Rufai proves once again that great style doesn't always have to scream for attention.
The media personality stepped out in an olive-green Kilentar jacket, pairing the relaxed statement piece with a glamorous gold Celine purse that instantly elevated the look.
It's the contrast that makes the outfit work.
The earthy olive tone gives the look a cool, understated feel, while the metallic gold Celine bag brings in that little touch of luxury. Nothing feels overly forced—the accessories simply do their job.
And that's the beauty of the styling.
The Gold Celine Moment
The purse adds just enough shine to turn an otherwise relaxed outfit into something more polished.
A gold designer bag is one of those pieces that can quietly carry an entire look. You don't need a lot of jewellery or complicated styling when the handbag already has that presence.
Price Check
The exact Celine model wasn't specified, so the price is an estimate rather than a confirmed retail figure.
Fashion Piece| Brand| Estimated Price
Olive-green jacket| Kilentar| Varies by collection
Gold purse| Celine| $2,000–$4,500
Approx. naira value| —| ₦2.8m–₦6.3m
The estimated Celine price can vary significantly depending on the exact model, leather, finish and whether it is a current-season or discontinued piece.
Why We Love It
Here's what most people overlook: luxury doesn't always mean head-to-toe designer.
Sometimes one exceptional accessory is enough.
Emelda's gold Celine purse gives the olive-green jacket a more elevated feel without taking away from its relaxed personality. It's a good example of how mixing casual pieces with investment accessories can make an outfit feel personal rather than overly styled.
The look says effortless, but intentional.
And honestly, that's a pretty good fashion formula.
Would you pair an olive-green jacket with a gold designer bag, or would you go for a more neutral accessory?
Ashanti's Custom Tim B Look for Usher's R&B Tour Could Be Worth Over $25,000” @ashanti performing on the R&B tour with @usher wearing a custom look Styled / Designed by me along with @katerinalankova Jewerly: @lorraineschwartz shoes: @christianlouboutin Hair: @dijahslayy Mua: @artistryby_beverly
Ashanti brought serious fashion energy to the stage during The R&B Tour, performing alongside Usher performing a medley of her fan favourite FOOLISH, ONLY YOU,HAPPY, BABY in New York in a custom look designed and styled by Tim B of StyledByTimB.
The look was finished with jewellery by Lorraine Schwartz, shoes by Christian Louboutin, hair by Dijah Slayy and makeup by Artistry by Beverly.
And this wasn't just another concert outfit.
It was performance fashion.
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The 2026 tour, which pairs Usher and Chris Brown for a major North American stadium run, made its New York-area stop at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 7 and 8.
Tim B shared the look, crediting himself for both the styling and design, while Katerina Lankova was also involved in the custom creation.
The combination of a made-for-Ashanti silhouette, statement jewellery and those unmistakable Louboutin heels gave the singer the kind of glamorous, body-conscious finish that has become part of her modern style identity.
Tim B has worked with Ashanti on numerous memorable looks over the years, with fashion coverage repeatedly highlighting their collaboration.
The Luxury Breakdown
Piece
Designer
Estimated Price
Custom performance look
Tim B / Katerina Lankova
$3,000–$8,000+
Jewellery
Lorraine Schwartz
$50,000–$150,000+
Shoes
Christian Louboutin
$1,000–$2,000+
Hair & makeup
Dijah Slayy / Artistry by Beverly
$1,000–$2,500+ combined
Estimated total
$55,000–$162,500+
Important: these are estimated market values, not confirmed prices.
Custom garments and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery can vary dramatically depending on materials, craftsmanship and whether pieces contain fine diamonds or other precious stones.
What Makes the Look Work is
Ashanti isn't just wearing clothes onstage—she's performing in them.
The outfit has to survive movement, lighting, choreography and thousands of cameras pointed at her from every direction. That's why concert styling often requires a completely different approach from ordinary red-carpet dressing.
And the luxury accessories add another layer.
The Lorraine Schwartz jewellery brings the sparkle, while Christian Louboutin keeps the footwear unmistakably glamorous.
The result is very Ashanti: sexy, polished, feminine and unapologetically glamorous.
What I love about this look is that it doesn't try to make Ashanti disappear behind the clothes.
The clothes are there to amplify her.
And that's the difference between simply wearing designer fashion and actually understanding performance style.
What do you think of Ashanti's custom concert look? Would you spend $50,000+ on the full styling package, or is the glamour better left on stage?
Ashanti has built a loyal fashion following over the years, and fans regularly react to her performance looks, particularly when Tim B is behind the styling.
Her fashion evolution has previously been described as increasingly confident, edgy and glamorous, with fans often praising the singer's signature curves and ability to make performance fashion feel sensual without losing polish. �
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And honestly, that's probably the secret.
Ashanti doesn't dress like she's trying to become somebody else.
She dresses like Ashanti.
The Bigger Fashion Story
Here's what most people overlook.
When an artist performs alongside someone as visually established as Usher, the stage becomes a fashion runway too.
The audience isn't only hearing the music. They're watching silhouettes, movement, hair, jewellery, shoes and attitude.
Ashanti's custom look understood that assignment.
It had to be glamorous enough for the stage, strong enough to hold its own beside two R&B giants and unmistakably hers.
And Tim B clearly knew the woman he was dressing.
The Jaiyeorie Verdict
Custom. Glamorous. Performance-ready. Very Ashanti.
The look wasn't memorable simply because of the designer names attached to it. It worked because the styling, jewellery, beauty and performance environment came together as one visual statement.
**Would you wear Ashanti's custom R&B Tour look, or would you have gone for something even more dramatic for a stadium performance?**
Kate Henshaw Radiates Elegance in Imad Eduso's Butterfly-Inspired Brown Dress
Kate Henshaw once again proved that timeless style never goes out of fashion as she stepped out in a breathtaking butterfly-inspired brown dress by Imad Eduso.
Kate Henshaw wore the Imad Eduso Labo Midi Dress in Cocoa Bronze, which retails for US$410 (approximately ₦650,000). The handcrafted design features metallic butterfly appliqués and a body-contouring silhouette, exemplifying the Lagos-based designer's signature blend of elegance and craftsmanship.
The rich brown ensemble featured delicate butterfly detailing, blending artistic craftsmanship with modern sophistication. The flowing silhouette complemented Kate's graceful presence, while the earthy tone added warmth and understated luxury to the overall look.
Known for celebrating femininity through sculptural designs and intricate embellishments, Imad Eduso created a piece that perfectly balanced elegance with contemporary glamour. Kate paired the dress with minimal accessories and flawless beauty, allowing the exquisite craftsmanship to remain the focal point.
As images of the look circulated online, fashion enthusiasts praised the harmonious blend of nature-inspired design and refined tailoring. Many described the butterfly motif as a symbol of transformation and beauty, making the outfit both visually striking and meaningful.The dress features a sculpted stretch-mesh silhouette with hand-appliquéd metallic butterfly embellishments, a heavyweight Lycra lining, long sleeves, and a midi length.
Whether on the red carpet or at exclusive events, Kate Henshaw continues to demonstrate that confidence, impeccable tailoring, and effortless styling are the true hallmarks of enduring fashion.
Would you wear a butterfly inspired couture dress for a special occasion, or do you prefer classic minimalist designs?
Toke Makinwa Keeps It Luxe in Black and White Celine Top with Beige Celine Vivienne cotton twill Cap
Toke Makinwa delivered another effortless luxury fashion moment, stepping out in a chic black and white Celine top paired with a beige Celine baseball cap.
CELINE Black & White Logo Top – approximately US$890 (about ₦1.35 million at current exchange rates). Comparable authentic pieces are listed around this price.
CELINE Vivienne Cap in Cotton Twill (Beige/Blue) – ₦1,018,900 on CELINE's official Nigerian website.
Estimated total value of the look: ₦2.37 million, excluding trousers, shoes, bag, jewelry, and other accessories.
The monochrome top offered a clean, contemporary aesthetic, while the neutral beige cap added a relaxed, sporty edge to the look. By combining understated luxury with everyday essentials, Toke showcased the quiet confidence that has become synonymous with her personal style.
Keeping accessories minimal, she allowed the iconic Celine branding and timeless colour palette to take center stage. The ensemble struck the perfect balance between casual sophistication and designer elegance, making it an ideal inspiration for fashion lovers who appreciate elevated off-duty dressing.
Toke Makinwa has consistently demonstrated that luxury isn't always about bold statements—sometimes, it's about investing in classic pieces that effortlessly elevate even the simplest outfit.
Would you style a designer logo tee with a luxury cap for a casual day out, or do you prefer a more dressed-up designer look?
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