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What the Stars Wore to the 80s Inspired “Love and New Notes” Premiere

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Last night February 9, 2026, was the premiere of “Love and New Notes.” The theme was 80s inspired and these celebrities really came through with the looks. It felt like they went back in time but with better phones to take clearer pictures.

Sophie Alakija

Sophie Alakija – Instagram

Sophie Alakija wore a red bodycon gown. The dress had star-shaped cutouts across it and the bottom had ruffles. She was styled in those old-school waves and she looked like who was featured in an 80s music video. Red really did own the colour red last night.

Omowunmi Dada

Omowunmi Dada – Instagram

Omowunmi Dada something different. She opted for coordinated olive-yellow two-piece suit. The set features an oversized single-breasted blazer with peaked lapels and structured shoulders, paired with matching high-waisted, wide-leg trousers. Beneath it she wore a multicoloured scarf top which added a sharp contrast to the solid suit. She paired the outfit with pointed hot pink heels. Her hair was styled in soft retro waves. Omowunmi wore gold statement pieces and dark shades.

Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus – Instagram

Eniola Badmus combined traditional and retro elements in her outfit. She had on a white lace outfit with big puffy sleeves and topped it with a big white gele. Her makeup was simple but her accessories were not. Eniola wore gold jewelry layered on thick necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele – Instagram

Funke Akindele wore a burgundy and beige mini gown. The outfit had a peplum style at the top with long sleeves and a square neckline. The bottom of the gown had tiered ruffles. She paired the fit with gele in the same material with a big bow detail that matched the look. She wore nude platform heels, accessories included a gold necklace and wristwatch. The vertical stripes on the outfit gave it a retro feel.

Chimezie Imo

Chimezie Imo – Instagram

Chimezie Imo wore a grey double-breasted suit with tailored shoulders and black shoes. He kept classic all through the way.

Timini

Timini – Instagram

Timini, who produced the movie, chose a mustard yellow suit with a fitted cut, paired with a vintage burgundy patterned shirt, burgundy-accented glasses, and white shoes.

Efeirele

Efeirele – Instagram

Efeirele took the theme personal literally. She wore a brown, tan, and cream plaid vintage suit. The blazer had sharp, padded shoulders and a fitted waist, worn over a crisp white collared shirt with a matching checkered necktie. The high-waisted maxi skirt came with a thigh-high slit that showed off a deep burgundy lining underneath. She cinched everything with a thin black belt. On her feet were pointed-toe pumps in champagne gold. But here’s where it got interesting she wore a matching checkered visor on top of a big auburn afro, black lace gloves, a black holster with a prop handgun strapped to her thigh.

Ego Nwosu

Ego Nwosu – Instagram

Ego Nwosu showed up in a black-and-red polka dot dress. The shoulders were huge. She had on long black gloves and red earrings. The entire look was playful but still well coordinated.

Prince Nelson Werem

Prince Nelson Werem – Instagram

Prince Nelson Werem looked like he raided his dad’s wardrobe from 1975 in a good way. Brown sweater vest, tan pants sitting high on the waist, and an afro that deserves its own mention. He posed with a vintage microphone.

Chioma Nwaoha

Chioma Nwaoha – Instagram

Chioma Nwaoha wrapped things up in a red sequin gown that was shining from every angle. She threw a white fur scarf over her shoulders, went platinum blonde with the hair, and wore silver heels.

With the 80s-inspired premier setting the tone, “Love and New Notes” will hit cinemas nationwide on February 13, 2026.

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Sisters: Chloe & Halle Bailey Dazzle on the NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet

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When Chloe and Halle Bailey stepped onto the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards, their appearance highlighted their journey, a reminder of how far the sisters have grown in their careers and styles.

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Photo: Instagram

Halle Bailey wore a deep brown fitted gown with structured design. The dress featured a fitted bodice that flowed into a long straight skirt with sculpted design over the shoulders. The fabric had a subtle sheen that made the color richer under the lights.

The neckline dipped gently, giving the neckline a matured appearance. Halle opted for statement earrings, allowing the dress to remain the focus. Her hair was styled in an updo braid above the nape paired with warm-toned makeup that highlighted her eyes and glossy lips.

What stood out most about Halle’s look was its simplicity. The tailoring was carefully executed.

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Photo: Instagram

Standing beside her sister, Chloe Bailey showed a softer style. Chloe wore a flowing black gown with sheer skin-tone base. The top was fitted, leading into a skirt that extended into a modest train. Fine embellishments were spread across the fabric, delicate details added texture to the fabric when photographed up close.

Chloe kept her styling clean. Her hair rested on her shoulders. Minimal jewelry allowed the craftsmanship of the gown to remain visible. Her makeup stayed fresh with soft blush tones and neutral lips, complemented the gown.

Together, the sisters created one of the evening’s unforgettable appearances not because they dressed alike, but because their looks contrasted yet coordinated in style

The NAACP Image Awards has long celebrated Black excellence across film, television, music, and culture and Chloe and Halle have long worked across these industries.

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Monochrome Magic: Kie Kie’s Latest Look in a Sculpted Hooded Gown

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Kie Kie has built a strong presence in Nigeria’s entertainment and digital media space. On February 26, 2026, she took to Instagram to share a new series of studio images accompanied by the caption, “A one-time breed. They didn’t make another like me.”

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This time she went with an avant-garde outfit known as the corset-inspired sculpted gown, the outfit was designed and styled by Josiphiah Michael. She wore a olive-grey corset-style top with high collar that frames her face. It has front lace-up detailing with thick grey cords and daring side-cutouts that reveal her waist. The sleeves are oversized and structured with quilted structure, creating a dramatic shape.

For the bottom, she wore the same colour floor-length skirt with a mermaid-style flare that extends into a simple train at the back. Her accessories were kept minimal to keep attention on the structure of the outfit, silver statement pieces: including a chunky metallic silver collar necklace, simple round silver earrings. Kie kie completed her look with matching grey heels.

Photo Credit – Edos Artistry

Kie Kie’s makeup was done by Ewatosin makeovers in a sophisticated glam look: well-defined brows, smoky eyes with winged eyeliner and nude glossy lip. Her hair was styled by Tressesbyjoy in a low bun with clean, straight middle part. Her images were captured by Edos Artistry.

The strength of the look lies in its tonal consistency.

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Tolubally Teases Her Bag-It Jeans from 2207byBally on Instagram

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“It’s audacious. It’s intentional. It’s no more playing small.”

Those were words ToluBally used when she posted on Instagram on February 25, 2026, and they were not about just an outfit. They were about the Bag-It Jeans, a new denim piece from her fashion brand 2207byBally, and from the way she captioned the post, this release means signals a new direction to her than a new product drop, and this appears to be her first demin release.

Tolubally – Instagram

Her full caption said: “This chapter of my life? I’m stepping out of my shell, trusting my voice, and making strategic, meaningful decisions that align with the woman I’m becoming, not the girl I used to be. Growth looks good on me. And this 2207byBally Bag-It jeans is confidence stitched in denim.”

2207byBally has been around since 2016 and in that time the brand has built its name on sculpted dresses, fitted two-pieces and sharply tailored pieces. Denim has never been a visible part of the brand. this tease is not just about what she wore. It is about what the brand is moving towards. the Bag-It Jeans are something the brand has not done before.

Tolubally – Instagram

The jeans themselves are wide-leg, deep blue denim with contrast gold stitching running along every seam and a thick cuffed hem. They sit high on the waist and are loose down the hips and thighs. The gold stitching is the detail that’s more attractive. It runs through the entire jean and give it a considered, finished look. The design has been thought through properly.

Tolubally – Instagram

She styled them with a cropped red and beige striped polo shirt, a mini red Hermès Kelly bag, crystal pointed-toe heels, a gold wristwatch and layered necklaces.

Denim is a different space from what 2207byBally has been doing. Occasionwear speaks to specific moments. Denim is for every day. The Bag-It Jeans are the brand’s first proper denim release, it is something worth paying attention to. It means 2207byBally is not just dressing women for events anymore.

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