Emmy Kasbit has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Nigerian fashion without anyone realising it, reworking West African prints and vintage motifs into modern, celebrity-approved creations. Its red-carpet-worthy tailoring and printed essentials have made it a red-carpet darling, as well as a go-to for seasonal campaigns and editorial “At Home” shoots. These are five particular moments when celebrities put Emmy Kasbit centre stage and interpreted looks into headlines.
1. Temi Otedola in the Ndidi dress and printed leggings, Fall/Winter 2022
Actress and influencer Temi Otedola styled Emmy Kasbit’s Ndidi dress with printed leggings, a look that combines the house’s characteristic prints with modern layering. The post from Temi’s account and the brand’s own gallery made it a go-to, repeat look among fashion editors who monitor celebrity endorsements of Nigerian houses.
2. Efe Irele in a custom Emmy Kasbit
Award-winning Efe Irele has been strutting bespoke Emmy Kasbit for red carpet and brand content, adopting the brand’s made-to-measure but narrative approach. Emmy Kasbit shared images of Efe Irele in custom attire, showcasing how the house outfits Nollywood stars for press and red carpet appearances.
3. Akin Faminu on the SS25 runway show, Lagos
Style influencer and content creator Akin Faminu took Emmy Kasbit’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway as an opportunity to walk archival silhouettes and reveal how the label’s menswear translates on the street. Faminu’s front-row and behind-the-scenes coverage provided the collection with a social-first moment, extending the show far beyond the tent.
4. Shamz Garuba is celebrating Emmy Kasbit’s decade in fashion
Emmy Kasbit toasted a decade with stylist and creative Shamz Garuba in archival looks, spotlighting the brand’s story through its fabric. Anniversary celebrations highlighted how designers like Emmanuel Okoro have reinterpreted heritage crafts as iconic, celeb-worthy statements.
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5. Kim Oprah in FW24 “East Meets West” look for the brand’s “At Home” series
Kim Oprah’s seductive appearance in Emmy Kasbit’s “At Home” series included a black monochromatic sheer top with the label stamp marked, paired with a black fringe midi and waist drape. The BellaNaija article and Emmy Kasbit’s own campaign post prolonged the moment, showing how the label frames editorial-like content with reality TV personalities and influencers.
Why these moments matter
These five instances point to a pattern: stars are using Emmy Kasbit not just as one-time couture but as a constant part of their celebrity branding. From blogger-styled street fashion to custom red-carpet dressing, the brand’s DNA, grounded in West African textile weaving, archival prints, and modern silhouettes, is being effectively recycled for talent who need to look both culturally relevant and current at the same time. Both Vogue and the brand’s website reference Emmy Kasbit’s regular attendance at Lagos Fashion Week and its evolving archive-led efforts, which would explain why celebrities keep returning.
