Lagos has been on a steady style high, and the city isn’t slowing down for anyone. Everywhere you turn, a fresh wave of looks from celebrities, creatives, and fashion insiders sweeps through the streets as if they’re part of a rotating runway. In the past few weeks alone, the fashion crowd has been spoiled for choice: Lanre Da Silva’s dazzling 20th anniversary celebration, Banke Kuku’s earthy Savannah SS26 show, and a lineup of block parties where guests dressed like every angle was a potential magazine cover.
With so many events overlapping, Lagos has transformed into a living moodboard. People are experimenting more boldly—leaning into color, texture, art-inspired details, and silhouettes that feel unmistakably “Lagos right now.” It’s playful. It’s intentional. It’s delightfully unpredictable. In other words: exactly how the stars do.
Here are the standout looks captured at Lanre Da Silva’s 20th anniversary and other Lagos events…
#1. Toke Makinwa
On-theme in her signature Toke Makinwa way, the gorgeous new mom arrived at the Banke Kuku Savannah SS26 show looking all shades of “peng.” She paired a sheer zebra-print blouse with a midi skirt featuring a flamingo motif. The cinched waist and full skirt channeled classic diva, while chunky earrings, a structured clutch, and white open-toe heels amplified the printastic drama. And that pixie cut? A moment.
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#2. Laura Ikeji
Bold perfection has a color: red. Enter Laura Ikeji, who leaned fully into her audacious side in a red Julyet Peters powersuit for Lanre Da Silva’s 20th anniversary show. She didn’t stop there—red sunshades, red woven bag, red pumps. Head-to-toe commitment. With the holiday season approaching, this is one way to stay festive while keeping your edge sharp.
#3. Elizabeth Elohor
At this point, loud color combos are a true Lasgidi signature. Because orange and green can work without drifting into Christmas territory, we say: Yes, please. Elizabeth Elohor stunned at the Banke Kuku show in a fitted orange dress by the designer, paired with a green embossed bag. Overall, the look was simple yet undeniably chic—perfect inspiration for dinner with the girls this season.
#4. Vanessa Azar
Clock it: yellow is officially the Black woman’s color of the year. Whether worn head-to-toe or sprinkled into accessories, the shade is thriving. Beautypreneur Vanessa Azar embraced the mood in a yellow tulle skirt and white cropped top at Lanre Da Silva’s 20th anniversary event. With Lagos heat rising, sheer pieces are naturally sliding back into mainstream rotation. Try a flirty sheer moment for your evening meet-ups this week.
#5. Mimi Yina
What separates a baddie from the girl next door? Creative styling. Anyone can wear denim, but not everyone can let denim work for them. Mimi Yina nailed that balance in a sporty-chic jacket, denim bottoms, and Balenciaga sock pumps. Nothing matched directly, yet everything flowed. It’s the quintessential cool-girl look for a block party.
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#6. Veekee James
If you haven’t realized it yet, red is the reigning hue of the season. It’s as if Christmas arrived early on the Lagos streets. Veekee James embodied the shift in a stunning Neptune Female dress—ruffles, volume, drama, the whole story. Paired with shiny gold pumps, the look radiated pure class. She kept her makeup soft and her edges laid so the dress remained the main character.
#7. Tonye Garrick
Lanre Da Silva’s 20th anniversary had a clear style code: pure elegance. Tonye Garrick delivered exactly that in a brown embellished mini dress. The exaggerated hips and beaded neckline added a gorgeous blend of culture and couture. For your next product launch or splashy event, pull out a statement mini and let the dress do the talking.
#8. Tracy Nwapa
As red danced across the Lagos fashion scene, blue wasn’t far behind, quickly dominating the conversation. At the Banke Kuku Savannah SS26 show, Tracy Nwapa was a vision in a blue-and-brown silk boubou from the brand. Styled with matching heels and elegant jewelry, the look felt effortless yet undeniably sensual. She glided through the venue like a floating princess, and who could blame her? When an outfit is this good, floating is simply what you do.
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#9. Zainab Balogun
The last time I made a mosaic was in high school art class, and it definitely didn’t look like this masterpiece. Meanwhile, Zainab Balogun wore a red beaded mosaic dress from LDS, proving once again that red never repeats the same story twice. Additionally, the structured top balanced the intricate, portrait-style beaded skirt, giving the outfit an art-studio edge without feeling heavy. She finished the look with sheer tights, pointed heels, a compact clutch, and a chic pixie cut. Perfection.
#10. Nancy Isime
Start your workday with breezy neutral suits and playful Bantu knots. Nancy Isime embodied this effortlessly in an all-white ensemble—an easy, loose-fitting suit paired with matching pumps and grounded by a heritage-rich hairstyle. The look struck the perfect balance between modern chic and cultural pride, quietly declaring, “I know my roots, but I move with fresh style.”
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