If subtlety is your thing, avert your eyes—because Nelly Mbonu just showed up to the Green October Event 2025 in a Prudential Atelier gown that didn’t whisper, didn’t murmur, didn’t even talk. It screamed. And then it sang backup vocals for its own entrance.
Styled by Prudent Gabriel Peterson, this emerald-green stunner was less “outfit” and more “architectural installation with sequins.” Picture it: a sculpted off-shoulder neckline sharp enough to double as modern art, plus a draped sequin finish that slithered behind her like a glamorous plus-one who refuses to leave the party. The vibe? Somewhere between mermaid-core seductress and Golden Age Hollywood diva—if said diva suddenly decided Lagos was her playground.
The corseted bodice? Unforgiving in the best way possible (snatched like a waistline could file a police report). The sequins? They didn’t just catch the light; they bullied it into submission. And that crystal clutch? Less accessory, more mic-drop punctuation mark.
But here’s the genius: this wasn’t just about wearing green to tick a theme box. No, Nelly became the theme. While others interpreted the Green October brief, she rebranded it. Like, if Pantone ever needs a new shade for “commanding presence,” they can start with her dress.
ABOVE: Nnenna Mbonu in Prudential Atelier for the Green October Event 2025 on October 1, 2025 at The Oriental Hotel, Lagos (Photographer: Kosi Lifestyle)
Prudent Gabriel Peterson kept the styling refreshingly restrained, because when your gown is doing Broadway-level theatrics, you don’t really need backup dancers. That’s the kind of confidence move that separates a look from a moment.
