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?
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