Ahead of the Oscars, Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party for Young Hollywood took place at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles. Among those in attendance was Ayra Starr, who appeared in an emerald-green outfit from Cult Gaia’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection.

She wore the Rylee Jacket, wrapped in textured floral jacquard, with a hidden front clip at the waist that formed a V-shaped neckline. The rippled surface of the fabric added dimension, while the wide funnel sleeves extended outward instead of tapering at the wrists, giving the jacket a defined shape.

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The Honor Skirt ended well above the mid-thigh, creating a clear contrast with the jacket’s volume while maintaining a tailored silhouette. The fabric carries a soft metallic finish that explores sculptural shapes and references to ancient mythology.

She wore a nude pointed heel from Christian Louboutin that elongated her leg line without drawing focus from the outfit. She carried a crystal clutch, fully covered in crystals and finished with a slim metallic top handle, held at her side to complement the textures of her clothing.

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Her hair was styled into a full bun with a few loose strands framing her face and shoulders, softening the structured lines of the jacket. Her makeup was done by Kimora, who used neutral tones, subtle contouring, and a muted lip designed to harmonize with the green palette of her outfit.

Kelly Karamoh coordinated the look, arranging the jacket, skirt, shoes, and clutch that emphasized proportion, texture, and metallic details.

The oversized sleeves, fitted mini skirt, crystal clutch, and neutral heels highlighted the outfit’s different shapes and textures.

Wunmi Mosaku appears on the latest cover of Glamour UK in a photo story that draws on African heritage through hair, jewellery, and clothing. The British-Nigerian actress, known for her roles in Lovecraft Country and the most nominated film in Oscar history, Sinners, is photographed in a series of portraits that highlight braided hairstyles and strong metal jewellery.

Ekua King captures Mosaku against warm studio tones that keep the focus on the clothes and hair. Her braids were styled by Dionne Smith, and shaped into six braided loops, two large loops at the top and two smaller ones at each side of her face, near the temples. The hairstyle draws from long-standing Yoruba braiding traditions, known as Irun Kiko, where hair is often styled in intricate patterns that carry cultural significance.

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Creative stylist Georgia Medley presents Mosaku in a selection of textured garments paired with bold jewellery. In one portrait, she wears a wide white attire with long black earrings and a structured headpiece. Another image centres on a stacked metal neck ring known as Dzilla, which is worn close to the collarbone, a type of neck ring inspired by similar styles found in multiple cultural traditions, including the Ndebele and Kayan peoples.

Ekua King

The editorial also moves through darker and brighter tones, where other portraits show Mosaku in a sheer black dress that falls loosely over the body, creating a light layered shape. In another full-length image, she wears a lime green hooded robe with a high slit that reveals one leg as she stands barefoot on an earth-toned set. Thick gold bangles line her forearms while the fabric hangs freely around the body.

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Set designer Joshua Stovell keeps the background simple with clay-coloured ground and soft walls, allowing the materials like fabric, braids, and metal to stand out.
Makeup artist Joy Adenuga keeps Mosaku’s skin smooth with a deep lip colour that gives the portraits a strong finish. Nail artist Tinu Bello completes the beauty details with dark burgundy nails that work well with the gold jewellery and warm tones used across the shoot.

The shoot was produced in London by Raw Production under the editorial direction of Kemi-Olivia Alemoru. Behind-the-scenes footage was filmed by Nathaniel Rodriguez and edited by Celia Gomez.

Across the images, braids and metal jewellery act as cultural markers, linking the fashion story to traditions that have long shaped African identity.

The #MeetTheDapsons26 traditional wedding was highly anticipated. This is a couple that has made every step of their wedding journey its own event, from the proposal, to the pre-wedding shoots, and the civil ceremony. So when March 11 arrived, guests were eagerly anticipating the day. Family, friends, and guests packed the venue in blue and purple, the colours Simi and Femi chose for the day.

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Simi wore a blush pink gown designed by Prudential Gabriel with green geometric embroidery down the front and dramatic fan-like sleeves. Femi matched her in a pink agbada with the same green detailing by HRH Bespoke Imperial. Both styled by Emmanuel Goodnews, coordinating details. The bridesmaids were split into two groups: heavily beaded turquoise with fringe, and deep royal purple with structured necklines.

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Purple Speedy was one of the attendees. She wore a sky blue sequined gown with a structured corset bodice, floral appliqué, long fringe at the waist, and a rounded blue gele tied high. She paired the look with a small beaded round bag and held a white hand fan. Her images were captured by Nobre Lifestyle.

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Hawa Magaji arrived wearing a floor-length blue gown with a turquoise-trimmed sweetheart neckline. The top half had a textured pleated finish and the skirt was covered in rhinestone and beadwork all the way down. She wore a loosely tied blue gele, a chunky beaded necklace, drop earrings, and completed the look with a small velvet bag. Her pictures were taken by Stephs Crafts.

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Dede Ashiogwu wore a royal blue designed corset with feather-like embroidery, paired with a light blue beaded skirt and a satin wrap tied at the waist.The dress features off-shoulder sleeves in the same deep blue, with minimal accessories including a clutch and clear strappy heels.Tonie Grapher captured her photos.

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Hilda Baci wore a halter-neck corset gown that started light blue at the top and shifted into deep blue and green beadwork going down. The bodice had blue lace embroidery with a sweetheart neckline and a small white off-shoulder tulle detail on each side. The skirt was fully covered in dense beads that changed colour from top to bottom, with a front slit that showed off her green designed strappy heels. She accessorized the look with a small crystal clutch and wore a blue gele tied into a full rose at the front. Shot by Photo Kulture.

More images of guests below:

Akin Faminu – Instagram

Modella – Instagram

Chisom E – Instagram

Mercy Eke – Instagram

Nelly Mboru – Instagram 

Real Sophy – Instagram

Ama Reginald – Instagram

Frances Theodore – Instagram

Thayor B – Instagram 

Adeola Adeyemi – Instagram 

Prudent Gabriel – Instagram 

Isabella Geogwill – Instagram