Hilda Baci has proven time and again that her influence extends far beyond the kitchen. Her recent appearance in a yellow dress serves as a strong example, demonstrating not just how to wear the colour, but how to elevate it.

Image: Hilda Baci: Instagram

From her Instagram post, she wore a floor-length, one-shoulder gown with a short sleeve on the right hand and a draped cinched detail across the bodice and waist. The fabric gathered at the left side and flowed down into a slightly asymmetrical hemline. She opted for single accessory on her wrist.

Her clothing choices are clearly intentional. They reflect her persona. Her personality is defined by her endurance, persistence, and ambition in challenging the odds and remaining resilient. The colour works well because it highlights her dark skin tone, building a contrast that is warm and vibrant. It’s also a colour that draws focus. She seeks to be seen and her colour choices ensure that.

Image: Hilda Baci: Instagram

This dress also reflects her unapologetic confidence and self-expression. In a world where high achievers are expected to conform to conservative styling, Hilda has repeatedly defended her figure-hugging choices.

Something to draw from her styling is how she has mastered how her skin tone and her colour choices make a strong contrast.

Define a more perfect monochromatic powerful look than this all-white suit by Chinenye Nnebe. She redefined this outfit, using it as a canvas to project confidence and an audacious sense of self.

Image: Chinenye Nnebe: Instagram

The pant suit is a loose-fitting, oversized white blazer, a matching button-down inner shirt worn under the blazer and wide-leg trousers. Where most people would pair this look with safe choices like a neutral heel or a metallic clutch, Chinenye Nnebe takes it up a notch by making a revolutionary difference by pairing this look with a red baseball cap and a matching Adidas branded canvas transforming a potentially formal outfit into a defiant streetwear style.

Beyond the attention drawn with her baseball cap and footwear, her white underarm clutch bag takes center stage. It’s like that extra finishing in an outfit you never expected to turn out well.

The beauty of this all-white suit lies in its monochromatic purity. It is bold because it requires intentionality and carefulness; any flaw in styling can be noticed. Her choice of hue sends an unspoken message: she’s meticulous, polished, and ready to command attention while being fiercely minimal in her fashion choices.

Image: Chinenye Nnebe: Instagram

This outfit works perfectly for any event or shoot because of the effortless styling. The neutrality of the white is perfectly activated by the intensity of the red. A contrast between cool and calm. She’s setting a trend that doesn’t conform to the normal fashion landscape.

Chioma Ikokwu arrived at Lanre Da Silva Ajayi’s 20th anniversary fashion show in Lagos wearing one of the standout looks from the newly released SS26 “Anniversary Collection.” The event marked two decades of the designer’s work and brought together long-time supporters of the brand and industry observers.

Chioma Ikokwu – Instagram

The dress she wore came straight from the runway and remained the main element of her appearance. The bodice used transparent panels reinforced with black contour lines, allowing the internal construction to be visible while still holding shape. Instead of relying on embellishment, the design focused on firm structure and precise shaping. The skirt shifted from the fitted bodice into layered black-and-white tulle arranged in uneven tiers that created volume without overwhelming the overall form.

Chioma Ikokwu – Instagram

This look reflects the direction of the SS26 collection, where Lanre Da Silva Ajayi leans more toward sculpted forms and technical control than the intricate detailing associated with some of her earlier work. The approach marks a clear shift in how the brand handles contrast, texture, and dimensionality.

Chioma kept her styling minimal. Black gloves, simple heels, and defined makeup ensured the dress remained the central focus. Photos taken across the venue show the piece maintaining its form consistently, reinforcing the designer’s intention for the dress to perform well both on and off the runway.

Chioma Ikokwu – Instagram

The brand highlighted Chioma’s appearance in its #LDA20 posts, and coverage of the anniversary event noted her look as one of the pieces that best represented the collection’s emphasis on structure, clarity, and controlled design. Many guests attended the milestone show, but Chioma’s choice stood out because it allowed the craftsmanship of the piece to remain fully visible without distraction.