BN Style Spotlight: Chalya Shagaya Stuns in Timeless Deola Sagoe at Lagos Canvas [WATCH]

The ever-wonderful Chalya Shagaya, Director Total of the Nationwide Institute of Archeology and Museums Study (NIAMS), graced the illustrious initiate of Lagos Canvas in traditional model.

Wearing a timeless Deola Sagoe masterpiece she first rocked about two decades in the past, Chalya courted attention all night prolonged. The gleaming diminutive shaded dress is created from 2-toned Aso Oke cloth in the logo’s pioneering model.

Championing sustainability whereas staying unique, Chalya paired the blue-shaded allotment with a neutral-toned facebeat, an gleaming turban, pretty bracelets, and a gem-embellished court docket shoe.

In a heartwarming plump circle moment, Chalya reunited with the iconic Nigerian vogue designer of her first-ever aquire from the eponymous Deola Sagoe. She is carrying the same outfit from 2006, and it unruffled fits esteem a glove! Hit the ▶ button below to see:

Meanwhile, the illustrious occasion used to be aptly themed “Made in Lagos“ and Chalya gave fans a backstory to her moment in the spotlight. On Instagram, she wrote relating to the theme:

I’ll lisp. I was conceived in Lagos. And born in Lagos. Lagos Island to be accurate. At the Lagos Island Maternity in the early 70s (yes!!! 👀 ).

Once I got the invitation for the #LagosCanvas occasion from @moabudu & the US Consular Total Will Stevens in Lagos, I knew there used to be no methodology I may possibly lag in my birthday swimsuit (😂) seeing because the occasion used to be themed “Made in Lagos”, so I opted for my Deola Sagoe number which I bought simply about two decades in the past. 2006 to be accurate. Clearly made in Lagos by @deolasagoeofficial at the then Odua Creations studio in Lagos. So excellent!! #Vintagegold

Now… diminutive did I know that I’d bump into the vogue designer and artist (#DeolaSagoe) herself at the occasion. Her face lit up as we ‘clocked’ every other after I entered the room. I felt such an prompt jolt of vitality I’m carrying her art work and she or he is appreciating mentioned art work on me?

From BellaNaija Archives, take a peek at Chalya in 2009 at the ARISE: African Promise Collective occasion in New York, three (3) years after shopping her timeless allotment:

Discuss about ageing esteem gorgeous wine. How laudable is it that Chalya appears to be like so sublime 18 years later? Swipe:

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CREDITS

BellaStylista: @chalyashagaya

Dressmaker: @deolasagoeofficial

Photo: @noble_igwe

Video: @bellanaija

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