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Dj Cuppy Attends the Global Gift Gala in London Wearing a Hertunba Gown

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Dj Cuppy stepped onto the red carpet at the Global Gift Gala in London with a composure that suited the evening’s ethos of generosity and global impact. Held at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, the gala brings together artists, leaders and humanitarians under the Global Gift Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting women, children and underserved communities worldwide. The annual event blends a reception, red-carpet moment, dinner. and live auction, shaping a night anchored in charity and artistic collaboration.

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At this year’s London edition, the foundation established by Maria Bravo continued its commitment to programmes that uplift communities, partnering over the years with initiatives such as the Eva Longoria Foundation and other humanitarian projects. The gala’s mix of cultural presence and philanthropic purpose has made it an anticipated meeting point for personalities who go with its mission.

For the evening, Cuppy chose a gown by Hertunba, the Nigerian label founded by Florentina Agu, whose work is recognised for its strong lines and unique fabrics. The brand often draws on materials like aso-oke and akwete, merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary structure.

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Her gown showed the brand’s signature direction: a carefully shaped fitted top with inner form, a textured surface that revealed its woven layers. The creamy tone of the fabric offered a clean, modern finish while allowing the craft to remain the main point. With minimal accessories, the dress carried it’s own beauty without extra details.

Cuppy’s decision to wear Hertunba showed a wider statement one that acknowledges heritage, conscious design and the designers redefining African fashion through innovation and craft. On a night dedicated to giving, her choice aligned beautifully with the values of purpose and community that the gala represents. It also carefully showed the continued rise of Nigerian brands on global cultural stages, an evolution driven by labels that centre artistry, storytelling and responsible production.

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Tems and Kim Kardashian Coordinate in Dark Shades for SKIMS Launch

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Tems and Kim Kardashian posed together at the celebration for SKIMS‘ new flagship store on Regent Street in London on September 18, 2026.

Tems wore a black strapless dress with a thin beaded trim across the top and a skirt that fell straight down to her ankles. She wore her hair in a half-up curly style, added drop earrings and a bracelet, and wore a dark plum lip colour.

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While on the other hand, Kim wore a chocolate brown leather dress with a corset-style top and lace-up detail running down one side of the skirt. Grommets lined the opening diagonally, and the dress was fitted at the waist. Tems’ dress stayed flat through the fabric, while Kim’s had more structure built into the top half, with the leather giving it a harder texture than the soft material Tems wore.

Here, the two dresses appeared together without clashing. Both women kept their outfits dark and fitted, with no bright colour or print in either look.

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The photos were taken at the opening of SKIMS’ first flagship store outside the United States, a two-floor space designed by Rafael de Cárdenas that included a large sculpture by artist Vanessa Beecroft near the entrance. Kim co-founded SKIMS with Jens Grede in 2019, and the London store opened during London Fashion Week on a ten-year lease with the Crown Estate. Guests were served cocktails and food, with a DJ set from model Kim Turnbull before a private dinner later in the night.

Tems was among the guests at the event, along with other names from music and fashion, including Central Cee, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Ellie Bamber, and designer Kim Jones. SKIMS has said it plans to open more than 100 stores worldwide by 2027.

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Ini Edo Brings the Heat in a Fitted Crimson Gown

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Ini Edo traveled to Abuja to celebrate her big brother Captain Ekong’s 60th birthday, and she showed up dressed for the occasion. She captioned the post “Captain Ekong @60,” adding that since she was celebrating a fashionista, she “had to bring a little extra spice.”

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Her dress, designed by Becca Needles N Stitches and styled by Henry Sklue, was made from deep red fabric covered from top to bottom in a diamond-patterned crystal lattice. It featured a floor-length mermaid cut, fitted through the body with an asymmetric one-shoulder tie, then flared into a long train that pooled at her feet.

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Her hair was styled in a smooth, bone-straight, middle-parted look keeping the focus on her face and the neckline of the dress. For Jewellry, she went with rings and a bracelet, with a matching Lujah purse rounding off the outfit. Photography was by Benny Shot It.

Some time back, for a shoot promoting her film, she wore a black high-slit dress with curly hair and sunglasses beside a vintage blue Camaro, captioned “Something to watch this weekend.”

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Ayra Starr Goes Sheer in LaQuan Smith at NYFW

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Ayra Starr just landed her first movie role in Children of Blood and Bone, and she marked the moment at New York Fashion Week in a sheer royal-purple LaQuan Smith maxi dress for the film’s event, captioning the photos “Feeling purple in LaQuan Smith x Children of Blood and Bone.”

The dress had a sheer bodice built into a high-neck silhouette, with the strap draped asymmetrically over one shoulder. The gown ran into a thigh-high slit running down one leg, with the sheer fabric continuing to the floor. She kept accessories minimal, just silver drop earrings and a small purple bag.

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Her hair was worn down in soft, straight strands. Her makeup featured magenta and purple tones, finished with a glossy ombre lip, and she completed the look with strappy heels.

The event tied into Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone universe, where she also features on the soundtrack alongside Fireboy DML, and BNXN. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and produced by Paramount Pictures, is set for release on January 15, 2027.

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A few days earlier, Ayra met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York. She wore a vintage Azzedine Alaïa striped bodycon mini dress from the designer’s 1992 collection, with an off-shoulder neckline and a geometric knit border along the top. The photos were taken in front of a white fireplace mantel with a model ferry placed on top, and she captioned the post simply “Mr Mamdani.”

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