Tiffany Haddish wore a Dolce & Gabbana look to the 2022 GRAMMYs After Party, styled by @waymanandmicah.
With hair by Ray Christopher aka Hair 4 Kicks and Makeup by Kilprity, her bomb look was complete!
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While The Real Housewives of Lagos officially airs on April 8th, the series debuted at a private celebrity viewing in Nigeria. The theme for the premiere event was ‘Eko Glam’ and welcomed the cast and Africa’s celebrity elite to celebrate in a cultural display of glamour! Here are the looks that stole the show:
Toke Makinwa
Toke Makinwa hosted the event and wore not one but two incredible looks! The first was an intricate crystal embellished, floor-length naked dress by Matopeda Atelier.
The next was a Lacey embroidered canary yellow off-the shoulder gown with train, also by Matopeda Atelier. Her makeup was done by Anita Brows, hair by Royce Samuel and outfit styled by Dahmola.
Chioma Ikokwu
Cast member Chioma looked lovely in a gown by Xtra Brides Lagos with Aquazzura heels and L’alingi bag. Her glam team consisted of makeup artist Tolu Felix with Ade Funke on the hair unit install.
Carolina Hutchings
Fellow cast member Carolina also wore a dress by Xtra Brides Lagos, styled by Mimi Linda Yina. Her hair was done by DV Hair Salon and makeup by Tony Felix.
Toyin Lawani
Toyin Lawani wore an Elegante by Tiannah gown! In this lion-inspired ballgown, she stood out next to the other cast.
Olori Alice Iyabo Ojo
Olori took to her Nigerian heritage wearing traditional designs by Culture Speaks and Galimi Couture. Her Gele headwear was done by Adufegele and accessories by Wow Accessories. Mirelle Layefa was the makeup artist behind her beautiful glam.
Mariam Timmer
Styled by Moses Ebite, Mariam wore a sultry Matopeda Atelier dress. Her hair and makeup was completed by Flawless Faces by Jane.
The only cast member who was reportedly not present at the premier event was Laura Ikeji Kanu. Here are some other honourable mentions of looks that commanded our attention!
Priscilla Ajoke Ojo
Influencer Priscila Ojo arrived in a feathery Lasosa by Pam Pam dress. Her makeup artist Mirelle Layefa glammed her up who hair stylist Emmanuel Obinna took care of her undo.
Roseline Afije
Big Brother Nigeria runner-up looked beautiful in a semi-nude, fuzzy yellow patchwork piece.
Nonye Udeogu
Content creator Nonye Udeogu strutted her stuff in a red sequins Lex Culture dress with Mach and Mach heels and Tavin Beads jewels. On her makeup was Buoro Sarah Omokoshe.
Sanchan Elegushi
Fashion, beauty, lifestyle and travel content creator Sanchan Elegushi wore bold prints against neon green, a stellar combination.
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I write, “The 15 Percent Pledge is a non-profit organization created by Aurora James that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15 percent of their shelf-space to Black-owned businesses. They held their inaugural gala on April 2nd at the New York Public Library. The dress code called for Black Tie by Black Designers. Now if only celebrities on major red carpets could try to incorporate more black designers into their wardrobes. Or maybe even just 15%! What a wonderfully diverse world it would be.”
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After being postponed from it’s usual January slot due to the on-going pandemic, the moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Celebrities lined up to parade down the red carpet at 64th annual Grammy Award’s held in Las Vegas. Well-known for being one of the most out-there and daring red carpet events each and every year, 2022 was no exception! The only rule is… there are no rules! See our top 10 picks of the night below!
Tiffany Haddish in custom Prada
Three words: opulence, dazzle and class! Tiffany Haddish emerged on the scene sporting a custom Prada sequins number styled by the Wayman and Micah duo. She wore Norman Silverman diamonds with hair and by Ray Christopher and makeup by Keita Moore. She did not miss a beat tonight!
Doja Cat in Atelier Versace
Doja was also dripping in jewels wearing a barely-there, mint-colored, studded Versace dress, platform heels and diamonds by Samer Halimeh, Jacob & Co., Candy Ice, 64Facets and Hueb Jewelry. Her stylist Brett Alan Nelson added a JBL x Disco Daddy Studio bag speaker and Coperni x Heven combo to keep things interesting. Doja’s hair, created by Jared Henderson courtesy of GHD, was giving 90’s pop star realness with an internet-age edge! Her makeup was done by Ernesto Casillas using Pat McGrath, with nails by Saccia.
Saweetie in Valentino
We loved Saweetie in this shade of Pierpaolo Piccioli pink, wearing a well fitted FW22 Valentino bralette and skirt! Her stylist Timothy Luke truly revolutionized her style in this very moment, and she has never looked better. We stan!
SZA in Jean Paul Gaultier
The songstress who was won an award alongside Doja Cat stayed true to her garden fairy aesthetics as she made her way down the red carpet in SS06 Jean Paul Gaultier, an excellent occasion to pull out the archives! SZA was styled by Kollin Carter and wore Messika Jewelry.
Jazmine Sullivan in Christian Siriano
Speaking of award recipients, R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan took home two trophies while stunning in a tribal print Christian Siriano leather suit! The look was finished off with Dena Kemp accessories styled by Zerina Akers.
Snoh Alegra in custom Versace
Wearing a custom, sleek, strapless silver Versace design, Snoh Alegra shimmered her way down the carpet looking sublime! The gown boasts distressed cutaway slits at the sides with crystal and chain elements – it’s all in the detail!
Billy Porter in Valentino
You couldn’t miss Billy Porter as he made his entrance wearing a fluorescent pink FW22 Valentino ensemble styled by Ty Hunter and Colin Anderson! The look was accessorized with Jimmy Choo shoes and Kismet by Milka earrings.
Chloe Bailey in Valentino
The Bailey sister was dressed by Valentino, wearing a silver pailette dress with a matching removable cape. Chloe’s jewels were Tiffany & Co. jewels and her heels were Jimmy Choo. Her beauty team consisted of makeup artist David Velasquez and hair artist Fesa Nu.
Cynthia Erivo in custom Louis Vuitton
Cynthia Erivo wore custom Louis Vuitton to the Grammy’s this year, styled by Jason Bolden! The look was a hit, including makeup by Sam Fine and hair by Nai’vasha.
Kourtney Kardashian in Et Ochs with Travis Barker in Givenchy
These two were the ultimate cool couple of the night! Kourtney was styled by Dani Michelle wearing FW22 Et Ochs while Travis wore Givenchy.
What do you think of this year’s red carpet?
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Gaurav Gupta is the mastermind behind the opulent, gravity-defying looks that are topping the best-dressed lists at our favorite award shows lately! The Central Saint Martins alum has carved an aesthetic of his own, and everyone wants in on the fashion action. Debuting his designer trajectory in his home country, Gupta’s designs have made their way onto the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar India amongst a multitude of additional fashion publications. He has spent the last 15 years dressing India’s elite and is now steadily conquering American fashion! Read on to discover more about who he has dressed and his design style:
Saweetie at the 2020 Grammy Awards
One of the earliest moments that we discovered Gaurav Gupta was during the 2020 Grammy Awards when Saweetie would arrive to a pre-party wearing a hypnotic Swirl Sculpture gown that was made to her fit. The look was rare and truly noteworthy!
Cardi B’s ‘No Love’ Music Video
Most recently, Cardi B wore Gupta’s Amorphous Shapeshifter Sculptural Outfit for her music video for ‘No Love’ styled by Kollin Carter! His signature sculpting technique immediately tells us that this is a Gupta creation.
Megan Thee Stallion at the 2022 Oscar’s
Megan Thee Stallion looked poised as she posed on the recent Oscar’s red carpet laced in Gupta Gaurav. Many thought the look to be a big style moment for Thee Stallion! Styled by Eric Archibald, the sculptured, crystal-encrusted, strapless gown with train and took more than 1500 hours to create.
Jennifer Hudson at the Producer’s Guild Awards 2022
Jennifer Hudson attended the 2022 Producer’s Guild Awards wearing a custom gold Gaurav Gupta Couture gown that was styled by Jeremy Frierson. Gupta is known for his meticulous glass bead work that bring life to every garment.
Lyric Nicole Ross at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards
‘This Is Us’ Actress also blessed the red carpet in a unique Gaurav Gupta design at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards!
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Bella Thorne attended a screening of Morbius in a $497 Syndical Chamber Dress:
Her double layered mesh dress has a classic red naked body illusion sublimated on. Straps are adjustable for perfect placement.
A lot of clothes these days leave little to the imagination, but if you love it, get yours here.
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Trina graced our Instagram timeline and looked absolutely Bomb! Stylist La’Tara Deshazior came through with the flirty look for Trina and gave her a beautiful full beat as well. “The baddest” female rapper wore a $980 AREA pink bow, slit mini dress.
The garment is a sleeveless brushed cotton and nylon-blend tweed dress in pink. It has a square neck collar and an adjustable spaghetti shoulder straps with crystal-cut and gunmetal-tone hardware trim, bow detailing with crystal-cut and gunmetal-tone hardware at front.
She completed the look with a pair of luminous heels!
The superstar gave us a cute baby doll look for her hairstyle. This look was styled by Laura Love.
If you’re loving this look, you can purchase the mini dress here.
What say you?
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Karyl L. Truesdale writes, “Claire Siobhan Sulmers. An innovator, Author, Harvard graduate and CEO of the popular fashion blog The Fashion Bomb Daily, Sulmers is a fashion industry force. She’s a Black girl magic success story. Comfort, ease, and privilege did not catapult her into this career. It was quite the opposite, and her determination prevailed. Sulmers is a quintessential wild card, as she did not study fashion at her prestigious Ivy League alma mater. French and African American Studies was in her curriculum, and her astute disposition and sagacious business acumen shaped the trailblazer she has become. Today, she counts over 2 million followers on social media, which is testament to the 15 years she has been building her media empire. Sulmers is by nature down to earth, and unflinchingly wants to remain inclusive and diverse in an industry that is working towards long overdue change.“
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Beyonce skewed super sexy at Jay Z’s Oscars After party wearing a sheer gown dotted with silver crystals and sequins by Celia Kritharioti:
Her glam team, hairstylist Neal Farinah and makeup artist Sir John, always gets it right!
She completed her look with signature shades and clear heels.
This look is super sexy! Hot!
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Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker posed for Instagram and looked good while doing so!
Kandi and stylist @therealnoigjeremy put together a fabulous and chic look to bless our timelines with!
The reality tv star slayed in an all black $1,990 Herve Leger fringed gown. She paired the elegant look with a pair of gold Tom Ford heels.
Her dress is a tight fit. The garmet has a fishnet view from top to bottom. This fishnet bandage garment features dramatic fringe at the hem.
What say you?
If you’re feeling his look, get her dress here! You can splurge and purchase her Tom Ford heels here!
Images: Tomas Sherold