FASHION POLICE: Tusker Lite Experience

The Tusker Lite Experience that went down this weekend was the place to be for all Johnny Gill fans. Curious to know what Kenyans showed up in. Well here goes your favourite frock cop:

Photo credits: Susan Wong

ALL WHITE EVERYTHING

Johnny Gill showed up in the latest colour trend: Brilliant white. This monochrome look was done to perfection. His white ensemble, with tuxedo pants(silver stripe down the side) accessorized with platinum accesories and off white shoes was simply delicious.

THE T-RUTH

There’s something about Ruth. And I LIKE IT. She is giving me that India Arie circa Video feel. Loved the make up, the simple white vest offset with the tailored white and print wrap skirt. Peep the on trend one-sided drop feather earring and the simple make up with bright red lip. The 6-inch pump is a fabulous closet staple, and I can see how the intention was to add the right pizazz to the outfit. However, a strappy 6-incher would have done much better than the pump.

DJ HIPSTERSTYLEZ

Hmmmm, save for the brown loafers, how about this look on Allan? The tangerine pants matched with the tangerine bowtie. The fitted grey suit jacket to add some class to a casual outfit. The oversized glasses. The fedora. This man wears hipster well. The leather loafers are a bit uniform-reminiscent and mismatched to the casual feel of this outfit. A pair of white-bucks or a saddle shoe would have served better.

SUIT DOWN!!!

Gotta start on a HUGE plus points for the colour. Striking, daring and a lovely unexpected blue. I love a good suit (nothing says class quite like it), but I am on a boycott until I start seeing some well fitted suits out here. This would have looked great with a black shirt, no pocket square, jacket button undone, and I cant stress enough, the proper fit.

DENIM ON DENIM

Maina Kageni (R)didn’t want to commit to being TOO trendy so picked a shirt with denim accents instead of full denim on denim. Funny thing with this trend though, the more matchy-matchy your two denim separates are, the better it looks. The wash of his denim pants doesn’t compliment the shirt, but I give this look a 7.5/10 for how young and trendy it makes him look.

ITS LIKE THAT

Blinky Bill is working this throwback fashion ode to our favourite rap group from the 80s. From the hat, to the glasses, to the leather jacket to the tee, to the unlaced adidas shoes (not visible in picture) all this is missing is a twisty oversized gold chain and I might as well be looking at DMC himself. Street b-boy style is definitely done like this.

JUST A JUXTAPOSED JACKET

Thumbs up. These two rocking staples in style. The leather jacket and the bright ankara jacket. I dont even care whats on the bottom, this proves that a good staple goes a long way. Take note: invest in some.

BLACK MAGIC

Stylish. The black belted coat, worn over an lbd, sheer black stockings and a knee high ash-grey high-heeled boot. Only accesories: bold sparkly oversized studs. And her date: Black shirt, dark wash jeans. These two have a reason to be smiling: they know how good they look together.

WILD ONES

These two ladies are rocking their fierce animal prints with confidence. And they got it just right. Always stick to minimal animal print, throw it in as a silky top, or a luxurious scarf, or a funky bag. Animal prints give a fun, bold and classy tone to an outfit when used as a statement. (Less is more to avoid looking tacky.)

LBD-LITTLE BLUE DRESS

The v-shaped ruffles in the front accentuate the bust area. The length shows of her lovely pins without being indecent. The sheer tights could have been done without (but she probably wanted to give herself some semblance of covering up/personal comfort). The pink clutch adds a great pop of colour-blocking fabulousness. 

TOO MUCH OF SOMETHING

Okay, okay okay. Ring the alarm, I’m getting the sudden urge to rant. Why was nearly everyone in the VIP in this wash of jean. I get it: jeans are a go-to item in your closet. But enough is enough. Seriously, there’s too many options out there, WHAT IS IT WITH THE DENIM? Im calling everyone out on this. Standard blue one colour wash denim: MAKE IT STOP

MY CLIQUE

Ever seen that stylish group of friends all looking effortlessly good? This is them. (R) Blue maxi dress, skin tone heels and that fresh faced dewy makeup is so divine. (M/R) Round neck off-white jersey with denim skinnies, Poetic-justice-type braids and bold red lip. (Honorary award: Best dressed of the night.) (M/L) Coral jacket (sidenote: On trend is colour blocking  coral/orange with pink) white tee and big hoop earrings. This group of ladies is chic. Not a bad word to say here.

ONE NO DIRECTION

Not too sure what the overall look here was meant to be. Lycra/spandex tops for both (and -L- *gasp*, spandex pants too!), Black military inspired jacket with gold details, boring blue jeans, silver chandelier earrings, beaded necklace…. I just don’t get it. These are definitely not thought out ensembles but rather just a hodgepodge of clothing. Just clothing.

PLAYED-OUT PLAID

*sigh* DJ Pinye… This look is overdone, and I am over and done with it. Plaid roll up tee, dark wash denim, dark coloured sneaks. Challenge to all men out there: How long can you go without resorting to this outfit in your wardrobe?

What do you think of the fashion in the VIP-area during Tusker Lite Experience?

More of your Fashion Police fix here. And don’t forget to always keep it stylish. You never know where the fashion police will be next!