Some moments at Fashion Week are loud. Others whisper in sequins, silk, and a touch of stardust — like this one.
Ciara and Chi-Chi, in matching Onalaja looks, just delivered the kind of cross-continental fashion moment that sends timelines into meltdown. The Lagos Fashion Week 2025 runway might be brimming with creativity, but this duo just turned the pre-show sidewalk into its own red carpet.
Ciara and Chi-Chi
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Ciara, who recently arrived in Lagos for her birthday celebrations, showed up at Onalaja’s “Marked: A Rite of Passage” SS26 showcase in a sheer, ombré mesh dress that transitioned from coral and orange into purple, blue, and rainbow tones — the designer’s name written fluidly across the chest like a signature of art and ownership. It wasn’t just a dress; it was a love letter to craftsmanship, confidence, and colour theory.
Beside her, Chi-Chi shimmered in a sequinned mini dress that could easily double as a disco ball for the gods — emerald green melting into coral, pink, gold, and ocean blue in an abstract watercolour pattern. “Lagos, I’m home,” she said, and we believed her. The dress, the energy, the unapologetic sparkle — it all screamed main character.
Chi-Chi
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Onalaja’s SS26 collection itself felt like a love note to identity — a tribute to heritage, transformation, and the kind of artistry that refuses to be muted. It’s the kind of fashion that reminds you luxury isn’t about excess; it’s about expression.
Two women. Two stories. One moment that proves fashion doesn’t just connect continents — it celebrates them.
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