Some outfits exist to be admired. Others? They come with a slideshow, an argument in the group chat, and at least one “where can I buy this” DM. Osas Ighodaro at Paris Fashion Week delivered both kinds—looks that didn’t just hit, they landed with intent.
Let’s start from the top: Osas touched down in Paris and immediately began repping Nigerian designers like it was a mission. And honestly, it kind of was—one perfectly styled look at a time.
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First up was a floral blazer jacket and matching stockings by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi. Now, we’ve seen florals in Paris. We’ve seen blazers. But florals this good? On a blazer this sharp? Styled with a crisp bob and block heels that said “don’t mess with me unless you’ve walked a mile in these”? Icon behaviour.
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Then came her “Regal Era.” And by regal, we mean “Kate Middleton could never” energy. Osas stepped out in a two-piece set from Matopeda Atelier, topped with a fascinator that screamed brunch in Buckingham but styled like brunch in Lagos—fashion-forward with a wink. The fabric shimmered. The silhouette floated. The effect? Majestic, but make it Nigerian.
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And finally, the curveball: a bubble dress by Studio by Sbym. Short, sweet, and flirty without trying too hard. The subtle tailoring, the bounce in the hem, and the kind of fit that says, “I dress for fun but I still know what I’m doing.” If you weren’t taking notes, that’s on you.
From one designer to the next, Osas made it clear: this wasn’t just fashion tourism—it was a soft-power move. A campaign trail for Nigerian creativity on an international stage. And the girl didn’t miss once.
Now excuse us while we go make a moodboard. Or three.
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