Nigerian fashion icon and designer, Toyin Lawani, has once again captured headlines with her unconventional Christmas attire, showcasing her extraordinary creativity.
The renowned stylist, who is the go-to choice for many celebrities, broke away from the conventional Christmas attire and chose to fashion an extraordinary outfit. The wife of Segun Wealth crafted a dress and a cape using peppers and mops.
Disclosing the inspiration behind her unique outfit, Toyin expressed that her challenging experiences throughout the year prompted her to put significant thought into her annual Christmas photoshoot.
She revealed that her outfit was comprised of 1000 peppers and 70 mops, even acknowledging that she sustained cuts from the peppers. Despite the challenges, she affirmed that the endeavor was worthwhile, although the weight of the cape exceeded her expectations, causing her distress.
“KOF PEPPER DEM
AND GOD SAID MY DAUGHTER,
I WILL PEPPER YOUR ENEMIES AND MOP YOUR TEARS AWAY, AND SO HE DID.
I’m STANDING HERE BY God’s GRACE CAUSE I don’t THINK YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS TO DIE for 10 minutes and make it back alive.
WITH WHAT I WENT THROUGH THIS YEAR,
I PUT IN A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO MY CHRISTMAS LOOK THIS YEAR,
70MOPS AND OVER 1000 PEPPER WENT INTO THIS CREATION AND TRUST ME I CRIED.
I HAD A CUT AND THE PEPPER ENTERED,
WAS IT WORTH IT,
HELL YEAH and the cape was heavier than I thought, my back couldn’t carry it for long but I tried my best, fell severally but pulled it off.
THE KING OF FASHION FOR A REASON
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
MAY WE ALL SEE THIS New Year IN GOODLIGHT.
Lawani’s attire generated a wide array of reactions online, with some commending her creativity while others criticized it.
There were mixed reactions from different individuals expressing their opinions on her distinctive Christmas outfit. Some praised her creativity, while others were critical.
Lawani, a mother of three, has a history of unveiling attention-grabbing Christmas ensembles. Last Christmas, she transformed herself into a Christmas tree, a representation of her ingenious and daring fashion sense.
Recognized for her artistic prowess, Lawani showcased her distinctive style yet again during her 41st birthday, symbolizing the current state of the nation with a dress made of silver spoons and pots.
The fashion maestro’s consistent ability to push the boundaries of fashion and showcase her bold creativity sets her apart as a true trendsetter.