Nigerian Designers Take Centre Stage at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala

Red carpets often serve as global fashion stages, but at the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala in Los Angeles, they also became a powerful showcase of Nigerian design excellence. With multiple celebrities stepping out in creations by Nigerian designers, the evening highlighted the growing global influence of the country’s fashion industry — a presence that felt both celebratory and culturally significant.

Model and reality television personality Olandria delivered one of the night’s standout moments in a striking orange gown by House of Marvee. The silhouette balanced elegance with bold visual impact, proving once again how statement colour, when executed with precision, can command immediate attention on the red carpet.

Afropop star Ayra Starr, fresh from her second Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for “Gimme Dat” with Wizkid, embraced romantic drama in a design by Tia Adeola. Her appearance underscored an increasingly visible pattern: global music stars using international platforms to spotlight designers from their home regions, reinforcing the role of fashion as cultural representation.

Beauty and lifestyle entrepreneur Jackie Aina also brought couture-level glamour to the event in a custom Sevon Dejana creation, further expanding the night’s celebration of Nigerian craftsmanship. Additional attendees, including Chloe Bailey, Serayah, and Marvella, stepped out in pieces by Weiz Dhurm Franklyn, Onalaja, and Hertunba, ensuring that Nigerian labels remained a defining visual thread throughout the evening.

Scroll down to see the full gallery of these standout Nigerian designer looks from the night.