Chocolate & Gold Leaf Lace Asoebi with Pleated Tulle Skirt & Gold Globe Clutch | OutfitLibrary
Shot outdoors on a manicured grass lawn with a white architectural wall behind, this is the most silhouette-extraordinary look in the entire series — and that is saying something given the competition. The gown's lace bodice is chocolate brown with allover dense gold leaf embossing, the leaf motifs raised slightly from the surface and covering every inch of the fitted torso from neckline to mid-thigh. The skirt is where the look transcends: a structural pleated tulle construction that flares outward from the hips in a broad arc edged with a deep gold sequin border. The pleating is precise and uniform, creating a fan-like surface of chocolate-brown silk tulle that catches and diffuses light simultaneously. The gown's hemline underneath the pleated skirt appears short — the tulle construction is worn over a mini-length lace underdress, an architectural decision that prioritises silhouette over convention. The gele is chocolate satin tied in a tall, tight high wrap. The gold globe clutch — spherical, weighty, architectural — is the perfect accessory for this look: it mirrors the rounded arc of the pleated skirt in miniature.
The pleated tulle skirt is the most technically demanding element in this series of looks — it requires a tailor with specific experience in structured garment construction and the patience to execute uniform pleating across a wide circumference. Commission this with significant lead time. The gold sequin edge trim can be sourced from Nigerian fabric suppliers and attached as a final step. The globe clutch is available from Nigerian accessories retailers and requires no bespoke commission.
