Pantone’s 2026 colour choice, Cloud Dancer, is already shaping how celebrities start the year. For the first time in its history since the tradition started in 1999, the Pantone Colour Institute picked a shade of white as the Colour of the Year. Nigerian screen darling Uche Montana appears in a shade through a white column gown. Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke also kicked off 2026 in a crisp white gown.

Uche Montana – Instagram

Uche wears a fitted white column gown that reaches the floor. Across the chest, strands of small pearls are arranged in curves, creating simple texture. The placement adds interest to the dress.

A single side slit begins mid-thigh. The neckline rests high on her chest, leaving the shoulders bare. From the back of the dress, long panels of lightweight white fabric hang from the shoulders to the floor, stretching downward without adding bulk.

Uche Montana – Instagram

Her hair is pulled into a tight bun, ensuring the front detailing of the gown is fully visible. She pairs it with crystal drop earrings and neutral pointed heels. There are no belts, ruffles the dress itself remains the focus.

Uche Montana – Instagram

Pantone’s Cloud Dancer glows in the consistent soft white of the fabric, the lines of the gown, the pearl placement, and the back panels are distinctive, allowing the design to own the moment.

With this look, Uche Montana shows how Nigerian fashion can adopt global trends.

Zlatan Ibile and Davita Lamai shared a new set of photos dressed in tailored suits. The look leaned on clean cuts and simple styling rather than bold detailing, the outfit flows with a sophisticated sense of direction.

Zlatan wore a charcoal grey pinstripe suit paired with a burgundy tie and pocket square. The tailoring hugged his build just right, and the colour choice brought out layers while keeping the look simple.

Zlatan Ibile – Instagram

Davita appeared beside him in an all-white blazer worn with a fitted midi pencil skirt. Her styling stayed composed, with hair in soft waves and pointed-toe heels that kept the overall look organised and thoroughly done. The contrast between both outfits was planned, built around dark tones on one side and white on the other.

The photographs showed coordination through shared tailoring choices, even though both looks differed in colour. Each layer felt handpicked and blended easily.

Both outfits followed the same formal direction while maintaining individual character.

Zlatan Ibile – Instagram

Beyond their public style appearances, the couple have publicly share important milestones in recent years. In July 2025, Zlatan publicly celebrated Davita after she completed her Master’s degree at the University of Birmingham, acknowledging her academic achievement. Later that year, they marked the first birthday of their second son, Benaiah. Both moments were shared on their personal social media pages.

Zlatan has also spoken in the past about valuing stability in his personal life, often referencing Davita in that context. While he continues to release music and expand his fashion interests, Davita has largely maintained a private profile, appearing mostly at family or joint events.

Mercy Eke started her 2026 in her style. A simple yet striking choice: white. She shared a photo on Instagram of herself rocking a clean which drew strong reactions online.

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She’s wore a floor-length, strapless white gown featuring a structured bodice, a flowing hem and a high slit. The outfit is paired with a structured hat and white high heeled shoes. The standout feature of this outfit is the feather detailing worn on the arm and the statement floral earrings. It introduced a softer contrast to her overall appearance.

The impact went beyond colour. It was how she carried it. The gown was structured, yet soft around the edges. It looked like it was made for her, not just in fit, but mood. Accessories and makeup were kept minimal. The outfit spoke for itself. She just stood in it and let it be what it was; soft, calm, and elegant.

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The look extended beyond aesthetics, it was also a reflection of her personality. She is known for a bold, confident public image, and her fashion choices often reflect that.