The 2026 BET Awards brought together a mix of A-list names from across music, film, and entertainment to celebrate Black culture at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski hosting the night. The event featured several standout moments on stage, including Teyana Taylor receiving the Icon of the Year Award from Janet Jackson, as well as other major honorary recognitions like Sylvia Rhone receiving the Ultimate Icon Award and Lauryn Hill being honored with the Living Legend Icon Award.

But before all the big wins of the night fully unfolded, one of the major things to look out for was the red carpet. Sheer, corseted and revealing fashion trends were seen on multiple celebrities, each styled in distinct ways.

Doechii appeared in a dark brown crochet maxi dress, styled in a backless knit design. Keke Palmer followed in a  black Gucci gown featuring a one-shoulder neckline, a thigh-high slit, a dramatic open-back design, and silver crystal embellishments. Latto also partook in the trend in a black sheer corset gown. Chloe Bailey added a different angle to it, stepping out in a strapless Valdrin Sahiti gown with a blonde hairstyle that carried a soft Marilyn Monroe-inspired feel.

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Teyana Taylor in Stéphane Rolland

Other celebrities decided to walk the red carpet in red and burgundy tones. Teyana Taylor wore a Stephanie Rolland gown with a structured bodice, voluminous hip detailing, and a beaded finish across the bust, completed with a matching hat. Kehlani appeared in a red fitted CHATS by C.DAM gown with gathered detailing at the shoulder and waist. The host of the night Druski, also stepped out in a burgundy Louis Vuitton double-breasted suit styled with a white shirt underneath and matching tie.

Some looks also carried tribute elements. Janet Jackson wore a Tupac graphic shirt layered over a white turtleneck and paired with straight-leg trousers. She completed the look with a structured belt and a veiled hat.

Queen Latifah, who is part of the newly created BET board of advisors, wore a dark monochrome look with voluminous sleeves. Keep scrolling to see more of the best looks from the 2026 BET Awards.

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Kehlani in CHATS by C.DAM

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Olandria Carthen in Theophilio

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Druski in Louis Vuitton

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Chloe Bailey in Valdrin Sahiti

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Coco Jones in Basil Soda

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Karen Bass

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Candiace Dillard-Basset

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Doechii

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Nia Long

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Lizzo

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Tems

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Marsai Martin.

Capri pants are officially back, and it’s not just a passing trend. With stars like Priscilla Ojo and Mide Iwasokun wearing them lately, it’s clear this look is here to stay. They are making it look so stylish that its becoming hard to ignore.

The interesting thing about this comeback is how deliberate it feels. These are not accidental styling choices. Every woman rocking capris right now is doing it with full confidence, and each look is proving exactly why this trend deserves attention.

Priscilla Ojo

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Priscilla wore a white halter-neck blouse with a high neckline, asymmetrical drape, and a delicate black lace hem. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted black capri pants featuring matching black lace trim at the bottom cuffs. Her hair was done in a smooth high updo with two soft, wavy tendrils framing the face. Her accessories included a metallic blue mini top-handle clutch, minimalist silver pieces, including a watch, a thin bracelet, and small stud earrings. For footwear, she wore white thong-style heeled sandals with a distinctive square toe.

Oyin Edogi

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Oyin wore a black fitted, long-sleeved button-up cardigan cropped slightly above the waist, paired with high-waisted white capri-length pants. She styled her outfit with a black Chanel-style flap bag with a gold chain strap, a necklace and stud earrings. She completed the look with white minimalist heeled slide sandals with a thin strap design.

Mercy Eke

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Mercy opted for a cream-colored blouse featuring small black polka dots, styled with a high neckline and dramatic, draped dolman sleeves. She paired it with matching cream and black polka-dot capri pants with a tailored, form-fitting silhouette. Her hair was worn in a full shoulder-length blowout with a clean middle part and soft, face-framing layers. Her accessories consisted of a bright red leather handbag, oversized black sunglasses, and stacked bracelets on both wrists. Mercy’s shoes were red patent leather open-toe slide sandals with a distinct strap design.

Dede Ashiogwu

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Dede went with an all-black monochrome look in a cropped black jacket with wide sleeves and a high collar, worn open over a simple black bralette. She layered it with high-waisted, form-fitting black capri leggings with a simple sheen. Her hair was styled in dark long curls with a clean middle part. For accessories, she carried a black top-handle handbag and wore a gold pendant necklace and sparkling drop earrings. Her shoes were black pointed-toe stiletto heels adorned with a silver crystal bow embellishment on the toe.

Bella Okagbue

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Bella chose a red, strapless bandeau top with a slightly flared peplum silhouette. On the bottom, she wore high-waisted form-fitting capri leggings with a bold leopard print. Her hair was styled in a short bone-straight black bob parted cleanly down the center. Bella accessorized with a matching leopard-print silk headscarf tied neatly around her head, a red quilted leather flap bag featuring a woven chain strap, long dangling gold drop earrings and a chunky gold cuff bracelet on her wrist.

Frances Theodore

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Frances chose a light pink and white gingham halter-style tank top, worn over high-waisted, fitted white capri pants that sat just below the knee. Her hair was kept in long, full dark waves styled with a deep side part. For accessories, she kept things minimal with a hot pink textured envelope clutch bag, layered gold necklaces, drop earrings, and bracelets. She completed the look with white pointed-toe stiletto pumps with silver ankle chains.

Mide Iwasokun

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Mide wore a simple white tank top with thick shoulder straps. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted red and white gingham checkered capri pants with small side slits at the hem. Her hair was styled in a high curly ponytail pulling the hair back away from the face. She complemented her outfit with a bright red Chanel flap handbag featuring a gold chain interwoven shoulder strap.

Capri pants are having a major comeback, and they’re certainly here to stay. Whether you prefer a bold leopard print or a sleek black pair. Nigerian celebrities have definitely embraced the trend, proving that capris belong in every wardrobe right now.

Tamunosoye Karibi-George just officially became the new Miss World Nigeria, and Bayelsa State has every reason to celebrate.

The 26-year-old was crowned at the grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday night, June 6, 2026. She surpassed 19 other finalists to win the title. Although she represented Bayelsa State in the competition, Karibi-George is originally from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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The pageant, organised by the Silverbird Group, started with 37 contestants from different states. They went through a week-long camp that consisted of leadership training and community engagement activities, which also counted toward judging. The field eventually narrowed to 20 finalists. This year’s competition theme was “Pride, Power, and Purpose.”

Silverbird Group founder and former senator representing bayelsa east Ben Murray-Bruce broke the news on Sunday via a post on X, congratulating Karibi-George and highlighting her work outside of pageantry. He wrote: “WE HAVE A QUEEN! A new chapter begins. Please join us in celebrating TAMUNOSOYE KARIBI-GEORGE, representing Bayelsa State, as the newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026! More than a queen, Tamunosoye is a passionate advocate for change.

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Through her initiative, Beyond Labels, she champions inclusion, dignity, and empowerment for children with special needs, creating safe spaces where every child is encouraged to dream boldly and realise that their circumstances do not define their future.”

Karibi-George takes over from Joy Raimi, who held the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title and represented Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, India. Raimi finished in the Top 20 overall and was among the Top 5 contestants from Africa.

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Karibi-George will now represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.