Nigerian fashion designer and the CEO of Tiannah Place Empire, Toyin Lawani, is not your regular stylist. In her usually distinctive style, she brought her creative prowess to play during the MET Gala 2026.
Tiannah, as she is fondly called, made a dress with many wooden chairs, displaying creativity and proving that she has no limitations to showcasing her craft.
Inspired to be daring, gingered by the urge to always stand out, Toyin Lawani is one designer that lives in a world of her own. Impossibility is nothing to her and she breaks out of her comfort zone to make any apparel.
Her chair-themed dress was complemented with a stylish hairstyle, well-aligned makeup, and gorgeous accessories that caused jaws to drop.
The unique style star is her own perfect model and turning heads at events is her trademark. She doesn’t crave for attention because she makes the headlines with ease.
Beyond the MET Gala 2026, Tiannah has previously caused a buzz on social media with her incredible designs. At times, she leaves fans blown away while some people wonder what goes through her mind whenever she makes her breathtaking pieces. Many people were wowed by her artistic display and they hailed her on Instagram.
Celebs, fans react to Tiannah’s MET Gala dress
Check out some of the comments from celebrities and fans about Tiannah’s outfit.
@princenelsonenwerem: “CHAIRLADY fashion association of Africa 👏”
@uniquedorian: “Nigeria never understand the gift of A.T.M📌 You are so gifted @tiannahsplacempire, you are a great cook, great mother, a fighter, humble, street credibility with age butter skin like milk, adventurous, an entrepreneur, baddest KOF wey no Dey disappoint!
“Can we have a day in Nigeria where People like @tiannahsplacempire will come together and do magic ✨ cos I too love this woman & I still have your book on entrepreneurship!”
toyin_abraham: “Toiiiiinnnnnn miiii.”
rechaelokonwo: “Your second name should be the queen of creativity. You see fashion in everything and that’s applaudable.
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sharonooja: “Take your crown!!! 🔥 ha!! 🔥🔥”
