When it comes to fashion, there are those people whose mission is to strictly turn heads, because when they mix clothing items together to make an outfit, they’re not subtle about it.
There’s a trend that has been making waves for a while now called layering, whereby a person would layer multiple clothes (that you wouldn’t necessarily think of mixing) on top of each other and they turn into an unexpectedly beautiful outfit.
I have a few of those fashion influencers on my TiokTok ‘for you’ page and when I tell you they make their fashion statements with capital letters I mean just that.
Ntabiseng
@itsnthabim♬ tv off – Kendrick Lamar
She goes by the username ‘@itsnthabim’ and she is well-celebrated for her distinctive style and creativity with fashion items. With over 327,000 followers and 7.5 million likes, Ntabiseng has established a significant presence on the platform, with her videos where she lets us in on her dressing-up process while walking on and showcasing her phenomenal fashion skills. Describing herself as “well-travelled” and “well-dressed,” Nthabiseng shares a variety of fashion-related videos, including outfit ideas, and thrift store finds, where she transforms thrifted items into fashionable ensembles and seasonal trend highlights. She often collaborates with African brands, showcasing her commitment to promoting local fashion.
Harlot
@uua_murangiGetting back into the groove of filming with my most requested outfit…dress on top of black and white checkered skirt for a little layering 101. Imma call it high fashion. Another spot for black girls in fashion? Yes.♬ original sound – Harlot
One thing about this girlie is she will teach you patience, you will always find a disclaimer on her videos telling you to “trust the process’, because the process be very long, with a lot of uncertainties, frustrations (from my side sometimes) and rapid decision changes. However, in the end, it all turns out extraordinarily beautiful and you never regret sticking around. She is also known as @uua_murangi on TikTok.
Kgauhelo
@kgauhelo__ Here’s To 100K Followers ❤️🥹ILove And Appreciate You Guys So So Much ..🥹❤️ #yebobaba #skutababa #skutababagrill #dancing #dance #dancetiktok #skutababachallenge #fyp #viraltiktok ♬ original sound – ButterNutt WoodBlock
Kgauhelo is a prominent fashion influencer with over 228,000 followers and 4.7 million likes. She specialises in fashion, hair, and makeup content, often sharing outfit inspirations, styling tips, and beauty tutorials. She is mostly loved for her notable transition videos, where she creatively showcases her fashion sense while dancing to the famous ‘Skuta Baba’ song.
Nneka ‘Lady Nneka’ Micheal
@nnekamichel 21 counteies and their flags. Find yoir country. #fashion ♬ original sound – comeblog
She is a prominent fashion influencer originally from Nigeria but residing in Germany. What sets Nneka apart from other fashionistas is her ability to infuse different national flags of countries around the world into her clothing items and create outfits out of them. This is because she is well travelled and she constantly shares her experiences from various countries and integrates local fashion elements into her style.
Her content not only inspires fashion enthusiasts but also promotes cultural appreciation and global connectivity. Lady Nneka’s fashion sense is characterised by bold prints, sleek silhouettes, and vibrant colours, often incorporating cultural elements into her outfits. Her ability to blend contemporary fashion with traditional influences has made her a style icon for many.
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