There’s never a case of too little fashion on the Lagos style streets. And when you include the back-to-back high-brow events, you see why Lasgidi is the resident city of fashion on the African continent. From award shows to movie premieres and casual parties, we’ve been fed with satisfying looks, and like a glutton in full beast mode, we only crave more.
Whether it’s the slinky display of lightweight fabrics barely clinging to the frame in surrender or upbeat red carpet ensembles working overtime to hold steadfastly to the disloyal spotlight, the simple way to describe the past weeks in Lagos is to say the fashion bug has chosen to stay a while to make her presence known. How else do we explain the fashion overload on our timelines?
Check out the latest Lagos celebrity style takes that inspire…
#1. Jemima Osunde
Actress Jemima Osunde has been on a serial slay, especially on her Water and Garri movie press rounds with Tiwa Savage and the rest of the squad. In one instance, she was a sight in a green blazer styled with sheer bottoms and court shoes. The see-through pants were an easy win with their shimmering details, and her subtle patterned shoes elevated the look even further. For a touch of old Hollywood glam, she held her wavy hair in a loose up-do and injected statement earrings to finish things off.
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#2. DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy was spotted at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival in a sleeveless embellished dress featuring a fitted bodice and flare skirt. She accessorized with a vintage-inspired necklace that added a chic boho vibe to the elegant number. Considering this was in a French city, she pulled a French Girl aesthetic with her flipped hairstyle and subtle face beat.
#3. Bimbo Akintola
Nollywood veteran, Bimbo Akintola looked every inch luxurious in a Vicnate ensemble. She wore a black velvet maxi dress styled with a silky cape to the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The striking part of this fit is its effortlessness in the midst of hard-playing ensembles. The night was peppered with flamboyant offerings enlivened with embellishments, but Ms. Akintola chose to make strides in a poised outfit built on charisma and simplicity.
#4. Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime knows how to nail a good resort look. This time, she posed in extra-breezy pleated pants paired with a cropped top and completed with costume jewelry, statement sunglasses, and a chic headscarf. This is the right vacation fit to turn up the sexay volume.
#5. Hilda Baci
A form-fitting red dress holds unspoken allure. Chances are the hue plays a major role in the intrigue associated with such a dress. Hilda Baci put this to the test for the Water and Garri premiere, clad in a red maxi dress that flaunts a deep neckline accented with embellishments, puffy sleeves, and ruched details on the hips. This is how you show up as the belle of any occasion.
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#6. Nonye Udeogu
One of fashion’s major highlights has always been its fusion of tradition and contemporary. Things would be such a bore if we stuck to the known and refused to cave into voguish modifications. Style influencer, Nonye Udeogu layered on an agbada-inspired boubou over a white collared shirt and casual sandals, then infused a headscarf for the culture. There’s nothing as refreshing as referencing your roots with modern expressions.
#7. Genoveva Umeh
Arguably one of the most underrated looks at the 2024 AMVCA was Genoveva Umeh’s ensemble. The texture of this turtleneck Sóró Aso dress was a rich Auntie serve, and the generous flow of the fabric kept its end of the bargain. As the dress did her bidding, she employed a bow-detailed hairstyle to tighten all loose ends, and leveraged artsy arm bracelets for an edgy defiant statement.
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