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Published:Wednesday | May 14, 2025 | 12:08 AM
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Romain Virgo with his mother, Mary Gardner, and wife, Elizabeth Virgo, backstage at the event.
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Romain Virgo with his mother, Mary Gardner, and wife, Elizabeth Virgo, backstage at the event.
Omi steps out, pairing distressed denim with a white pullover, for a cool, comfort-focused look.
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Omi steps out, pairing distressed denim with a white pullover, for a cool, comfort-focused look.
Commanding and classic in navy, Agent Sasco pauses backstage for a quick snap.
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Commanding and classic in navy, Agent Sasco pauses backstage for a quick snap.
Tashana and Javan Powell gave us black and white, and genuine smiles, as they enjoyed the night of celebration.
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Tashana and Javan Powell gave us black and white, and genuine smiles, as they enjoyed the night of celebration.
Flight attendant Shanty Smith’s green Brandon Blackwood Kendrick trunk added the perfect touch to her striped co-ord.
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Flight attendant Shanty Smith’s green Brandon Blackwood Kendrick trunk added the perfect touch to her striped co-ord.
Shantell Hill-Afonso, marketing manager of Sunshine Snacks, shows off sunshine in fabric form. This golden jumpsuit and wide-brimmed hat combo was the perfect blend of breezy and bold.
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Shantell Hill-Afonso, marketing manager of Sunshine Snacks, shows off sunshine in fabric form. This golden jumpsuit and wide-brimmed hat combo was the perfect blend of breezy and bold.
Taneisha Bernal, founder and chief executive officer of T Cooks with Flave, cooks up a chartreuse glam in a tie-front satin blouse with crisp, white trousers for a polished finish.
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Taneisha Bernal, founder and chief executive officer of T Cooks with Flave, cooks up a chartreuse glam in a tie-front satin blouse with crisp, white trousers for a polished finish.
Bold in green with a hint of playfulness, founder and chief executive officer of EFFIT Digital & Influencer Agency, Carisse Wright Smith, turns heads in a belted halter jumpsuit, styled with gold accessories.
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Bold in green with a hint of playfulness, founder and chief executive officer of EFFIT Digital & Influencer Agency, Carisse Wright Smith, turns heads in a belted halter jumpsuit, styled with gold accessories.
With puff sleeves, high slits, and statement accessories, founder and chief executive officer of WeBake, Kim-Loi Connage, joins the celebration in a rust-toned, two-piece set styled with a pair of matching Converse sneakers and bold accessories.
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With puff sleeves, high slits, and statement accessories, founder and chief executive officer of WeBake, Kim-Loi Connage, joins the celebration in a rust-toned, two-piece set styled with a pair of matching Converse sneakers and bold accessories.
Elizabeth Virgo stepped out in a striking emerald fringe dress, blending statement style with playful movement.
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Elizabeth Virgo stepped out in a striking emerald fringe dress, blending statement style with playful movement.
Model, host and former beauty queen Yendi Phillipps perfectly embodies the night’s effortless feel in a printed kaftan.
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Model, host and former beauty queen Yendi Phillipps perfectly embodies the night’s effortless feel in a printed kaftan.
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Romain Virgo + Friends Live delivered a moving musical tribute to mothers on Sunday at the Hope Botanical Gardens. Held on Mother’s Day under the soft hues of the evening sky, the venue was transformed into a sanctuary of sweet sounds, sentiment, and celebration.

Guests arrived in their Sunday best, with the lush setting of the gardens serving as the perfect backdrop. With Virgo leading a dynamic cast of performers, including Sevana, Mortimer, Janeel Mills, and Tori Lattore, and with surprise guests Omi, Agent Sasco, Capleton, Tarrus Riley, and more, the music resonated deeply with the crowd. Each lyric, each note became a love letter to motherhood, while Johnnie Walker and Baileys offered exclusive VIP sampling. Yet, even as the artistes commanded the stage, it was the fashionistas who stood out all evening. Something Extra has the highlights.