You’ve Got to see How Ginger Premiere Delivered a Peaky Blinders-Inspired Red Carpet in Lagos

The Ginger premiere could have easily been mistaken for a Birmingham back alley circa 1920 — if that back alley had velvet ropes, flashing cameras, and Nollywood’s finest dressed to kill. For weeks, the cast had been dropping crumbs on social media, teasing us with Peaky Blinders-inspired portraits: vintage tweed, flat caps, smoky stares. The build-up had the suspense of a gangster plot twist, and when the red carpet finally rolled out, the fashion did exactly what we hoped — delivered with attitude.

What played out wasn’t just a premiere, it was a performance. Every star seemed to lean into the Peaky Blinders code of style: sharp tailoring, muted palettes, and accessories that spoke louder than words. But this wasn’t cosplay. It was translation. A local remix. The grit of 1920s England colliding with the glam of Nigerian red carpet culture.

And it worked. Flat caps were paired with contemporary cuts, waistcoats layered with modern flair, and the occasional bold accessory pushed the look firmly into 2025. It was an exercise in nostalgia, sure, but one that didn’t feel stuck in sepia. Instead, it felt alive, cinematic, and just the right amount of dangerous.

If the Peaky Blinders aesthetic has always been about power and presence, the Ginger cast just proved it translates perfectly here. Last night’s premiere wasn’t only about launching a film; it was about reclaiming an era’s style language and making it their own. And judging by the photos already flooding social feeds, it’s safe to say the mission was accomplished.

Bolaji Ogumola