Anjolaoluwa Abiosun
For eight years, Aisha Buhari made fashion statements that made Nigerians question if there really is an economic downturn in the country considering the luxurious accessories and outfits she rocked during her husband’s time in office as president. Although these outfits are not out of place for the First Lady of a country like Nigeria, coming from the wife of a man who won the heart of many Nigerians for his perceived modesty and disdain for luxury, Aisha’s constant show of luxury changed the perception of many Nigerians about the first family who will be vacating the Aso Villa on May 29, 2023.
In the past, only a few First Ladies could stand Aisha’s style, with powerful women like Maryam Babangida and Stella Obasanjo leading the pack. But in terms of making impact with the unofficial office of the First Lady, Aisha does not come close to these women and Patience Jonathan.
Although Aisha Buhari is not very hands-on with the nation’s affairs, she has presented herself in a way that has earned her respect. For her, luxury is a necessity.
On May 29, 2023, when Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigeria’s President, his wife Remi Tinubu would become the new powerful woman in town. Here we take look at ten times Aisha Buhari proved to be one of Nigeria’s most fashionable First Ladies.
The Inauguration Watch
Right from her inauguration, Aisha Buhari was already on top of her luxury game. Buhari might have had no shoes, but Aisha definitely had funds to afford a $50,000 Cartier Libre Baignoire Folle wristwatch. She paired the wristwatch with a simple lace Bubu gown.
The wristwatch was all she needed to make a statement, and she indeed made one.
Aisha Buhari’s Winter Style
What better way to represent as one of Africa’s highly esteemed first ladies than to wear a $2,600 multicoloured zig-zag cape from Salvatore Ferragamo? The first lady wore the outfit to the African Women’s Forum in Brussels, Belgium, in 2018, and today we are still obsessed with the outfit.
The Business Class Woman
When Aisha Buhari appeared at the airport in a patterned jacket and black skirt suit with her hair neatly tied with a black turban, she immediately caught the attention of most people and not for the reason you think. For some, her outfit was ‘unIslamic’ while others were eyeing her $125,750 Hermes Birkin 35 Black Porous Crocodile Gold Hardware Bag.
Either way, she looked gorgeous.
The Viral Airport Style
Every time Aisha Buhari is pictured at the airport there is probably one luxury possession in her style for the day. However, this is not the focus this time. The simplicity and elegance of her outfit are. The first lady wore a black caftan encrusted with stones, and she paired the stunning dress with a luxury bag and flats.
Aisha Buhari In Chopard Wristwatch
When images of Aisha Buhari were released of her meeting with the United Nations-hosted organisation, Stop TB Partnership, at the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York, her $9,700 Chopard Happy Sport wristwatch put her on headlines and trend tables for days. Paired with a simple white, long dress, and purple pashmina, she looked every bit luxurious.
Aisha In Oscar De La Renta Caftan
At this point, Aisha Buhari should be crowned the queen of quiet luxury. In 2017 when Janet Museveni, the First Lady of Uganda, paid her a visit at the Presidential Villa, Aisha was spotted in a simple yet eye catchy gown designed by Oscar De La Renta Magnolia Guipure.
The caftan cost $4,490.
The 2019 Democracy Day Drip
Aisha’s love for Oscar De La Renta’s designs is forever. For the Democracy Day Gala Night, Aisha Buhari wore a $4,290 maple leaf embroidered silk-crepe cape-back caftan made by the designer.
She paired the outfit with a studded navy blue turban and black open-toe heels.
Aisha’s Caftan Collection
Aisha loves herself some caftans. Whether it is noticeably luxury caftan pieces as she wore for the 2019 Democracy Day Gala Night or just well-made caftan embroidered with flowers, she makes sure to find her perfect match. And this green caftan she wore for the awards night in honour of outgoing and incoming governors’ wives in 2019 was a sight.
The Presidential Lodge Commissioning Attire
Another caftan we couldn’t help but talk about because of its uniqueness is the grey caftan with black embroidery she wore for Buhari’s APC Mega rally and the commissioning of the presidential lodge in 2019.
The Ultimate Rally Attires
We’ve highlighted all the times she has stunned in English wear and made fashion statements with Italian jewellery, but the ankara and lace rally attires cannot be ignored. They are the ultimate luxury attires paired with expensive gold accessories, studded with beads and crystals, and accentuated with pashminas that give colour to the entire outfit.
This is the ultimate Nigerian first lady style, and Aisha Buhari always slays in them.
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