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A Closer Look at Nancy Isime’s Custom LDA Gown

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Nancy Isime attended the Uyo Fashion Week Season 5 on May 17, 2026, at the Glass House, Tropicana Event Centre where she also served as the host for the event. Her appearance in a custom design by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was a standout moment at the event, later shared on Instagram with the caption: “Host with the most.”

She wore a floor-length, halter neck gown with a mermaid cut. The bodice featured a structured, strapless sweetheart corset, divided into two rich textures: the upper section in metallic gold and the lower in copper-pink with an ornate rose pattern.

The design transitioned into a black velvet fabric that hugged her curves before flaring out slightly at the hem. The highlight of her outfit was the big oversized black taffeta attached at the back that gathered into a structured ruffle behind her shoulders and extended into a massive flowing train.

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Her hair was styled by The Private Salon, Lagos, in thin African braids drawn upward into a tightly coiled high top knot. Her makeup was handled by Cherries, featuring smoky eyeshadow and a glossy red lip. Gold accessories, layered dangling earrings and a wide cuff bracelet, completed the look.

Isime’s relationship with the designer is well established. She previously walked for Lanre Da Silva Ajayi during the SS26 Anniversary Collection show in Lagos, making the custom commission a natural continuation of their collaboration

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Compared to her recent appearance in a pink Isale Eko From Derin mini dress and floral fascinator at High Tea With BNS, that look was lighter in styling, while the LDA gown was more formal and structured for the event.

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Tems Makes a Statement in a Chocolate Ostrich-Feather Gown at the 2026 BET Awards

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Tems walked the red carpet at the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. She had three nominations that night, including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and a BET Her nod for her song “First,” but her outfit was already making rounds on the Internet before the night even properly began.

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She arrived at the event in a brown bodycon gown with a plunging halter neckline that showed her hourglass shape. The dress transitions at her hips into a heavy, asymmetrical wrap of matching chocolate ostrich feathers that falls into a big textured floor-length train, completely concealing her footwear.

Her glam, executed by makeup artist Kayla Perez was in warm earthy tones with a deep brown lined glossy lip that complemented the gown. Her hair, styled by Viphair Ashanti was parted down the center into long, soft, waves that fall past her shoulders. Tems kept her accessories minimal choosing a delicate diamond choker necklace paired with a matching diamond bracelet and a few rings.

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She was seen in three outfits at the event. For her performance of “What You Need,” she wore an ivory cream halter gown, backed by a full band and six backup singers. Later, she joined Tierra Whack on stage in a black vest and pinstripe trousers for a tribute to Lauryn Hill, who received the night’s first Living Legend Icon Award.

In the end, Tems did not win any of her three categories. But between the red carpet and the stage, her outfit was worth every hype.

Going from the Lagos music scene to center stage in Los Angeles didn’t happen by accident. Every detail, right down to the feathers on her dress, was a calculated move.

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Bimbo Ademoye Cuts Up a White Shirt to Style an Akwete Skirt

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Bimbo Ademoye recently shared a new fashion look on her lifestyle Instagram page, after visiting Oasis Gourmet Restaurant. The actress stepped out in a black and white combination centered on an Akwete skirt, paired with a reworked white shirt and black tie.

The outfit featured a sleeveless white shirt with a pointed collar and a black necktie. Rather than wearing the shirt in its original form, Bimbo cropped it above the waist by cutting off the lower section and removing the sleeves. The shorter length directed attention to the skirt while the tie introduced contrast to the look, giving the outfit a structured finish.

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The Akwete skirt, designed by Yetunde Salimon Akande, featured geometric woven patterns that highlighted the craftsmanship of the traditional fabric. Fitted at the waist, the skirt extended into a sculptural silhouette with pointed panels that fell below the knee, creating an interesting shape while allowing the woven details to remain visible throughout the design.

She completed the outfit with a pair of black Marc Jacobs Kiki Leather Pumps, styled with white socks featuring black stripes. A black Christian Dior handbag complemented the monochrome outfit, with gold bangles and ring.

Her hair, was styled in a centre-parted bob. Her makeup, done by GlambyMorgan, featured, warm-toned eyeshadow, contoured cheeks and a nude lip.

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Few weeks before this, Bimbo Ademoye stepped out in a blush pink two-piece outfit made up of a structured sleeveless peplum top and a floor-length skirt, paired with a matching pink handbag and red heels. While that appearance focused on soft tailoring this look combined an Akwete skirt with a reworked shirt and tie.

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Uche Montana’s Pearl-Embellished Suit Deserves a Closer Look

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Remi X Nneoma opens in cinemas today. Ahead of the film’s release, Uche Montana shared photos from the movie’s premiere on Instagram, where she appeared in a custom design by Makililo Nelson. The actress, who stars in the film, attended the premiere on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at EbonyLife Place in Lagos.

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The outfit was a structured blazer and matching wide-leg trousers. The blazer featured a deep V-shaped neckline, strong shoulders and a fitted waist that created a defined silhouette before extending below the hips. The design incorporated pearl ornaments across different sections of the blazer, including the oversized lapels, cuffs and pocket flaps. The pearls were placed across the blazer while preserving the monochrome finish.

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She paired the blazer with matching trousers. Which had a line of pearl ornaments run down the outer seam of each trouser leg, while additional details near the hem ran through the jacket. She completed it with pointed-toe white heels. Her accessories followed the same direction, layered pearl necklaces, small white stud earrings, and rings.

Her hair was styled in a deep side part, with the front swept into a wave and the ends flipped outward at the nape. Her makeup featured softly blended eyeshadow, and a nude glossy lip.

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The appearance follows several recent premiere outfits shared by Uche Montana. Like her appearance at the On Different Grounds premiere.

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