Celebrities Who Have Worn Sai Sankoh: Beyoncé, Iman, Lupita & More
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Which Celebrities Have Worn Sai Sankoh?
The full list, with the exact kaftan or dress each one wore.
70+ public figures · Every sighting verified · Not gifted, not sponsored: chosen
Press CoverageD Magazine · Dallas Observer · Essence · Netflix · Oprah Daily · Tamron Hall Show
Quick Answer
Sai Sankoh, the Dallas luxury kaftan and resort-wear label, has been worn by Beyoncé (the Algeria Shirt Dress), supermodel Iman (the Isla and Nawara Goddess Kaftans), Lupita Nyong'o (the Brown Lurex Goddess Kaftan), Jodie Turner-Smith (the Iva Goddess Kaftan, on screen in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2), Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Tamron Hall, Ashanti (the Madison Goddess Kaftan), Yolanda Adams (the Catalina Goddess Kaftan), Tabitha Brown (the Eloise Goddess Kaftan), Niecy Nash-Betts (the Serengeti Goddess Kaftan), Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes, Garcelle Beauvais, Bozoma Saint John and more than seventy other public figures. None were paid to wear it.
People ask us this a lot, usually phrased as "what kaftan brand did Beyoncé wear?" or "who makes the kaftans the Housewives keep showing up in?" So here is the whole list in one place, with the piece, the occasion where we know it, and a link to shop it. Every name on this page is a real wardrobe appearance: she bought it or reached for it herself. We don't do paid placements, and we say so on every one of these pages.
Most of what these women chose is still in the collection. The Goddess Kaftans are cut as one size to fit 0 to 24, so the exact piece Iman or Ashanti wore is the piece you can order today.
Global Icons
—Beyoncé — the lime-green Algeria Shirt Dress. Covered by D Magazine ("Local Designer Sai Sankoh's Fan Club Includes Beyoncé") and the Dallas Observer. Read the full story.
—Iman — the Isla Goddess Kaftan, the Nawara Goddess Kaftan and the Jade Pants. See Iman's looks.
—Lupita Nyong'o — the Brown Lurex Goddess Kaftan with matching Liza Pants. See Lupita's look.
—Jodie Turner-Smith — the Iva Goddess Kaftan, worn on screen in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2. See the scene.
—Gabrielle Union — three separate looks. See Gabrielle's looks.
—Tamron Hall — worn on the Tamron Hall Show. See Tamron's look.
Music
—Kelly Rowland — see the look.
—Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child) — two looks. See them.
—Ashanti — the Madison Goddess Kaftan, worn for her birthday. See the look.
—Yolanda Adams — performed in the Catalina Goddess Kaftan. See the look.
—Yemi Alade — the Nawara Goddess Kaftan. See the look.
—Kierra Sheard, Trina, Dreezy, Fantasia, Eudoxie — all looks.
Television & Bravo
—Niecy Nash-Betts — the Serengeti Goddess Kaftan. See the look.
—Tabitha Brown — the Eloise Goddess Kaftan. See the look.
—Porsha Williams (RHOA) — twelve looks, the most of anyone. See them all.
—Kandi Burruss (RHOA) — the Algeria green snake print. See the look.
—Cynthia Bailey (RHOA) — four looks. See them.
—Nene Leakes, Marlo Hampton (the Zemora Gown), Phaedra Parks — RHOA. All looks.
—Garcelle Beauvais (RHOBH), Karen Huger (RHOP), Tiffany Moon and Kameron Westcott (RHOD). All looks.
—Yandy Smith, Angela Simmons, Lauren Speed Hamilton, Tina Lifford, Jane McGarry. All looks.
Business, Faith & Culture
About the Brand They Chose
—Sai Sankoh is a Black-owned luxury resort and occasion-wear label founded in Dallas by Sierra Leone-born designer Sai Sankoh, a former pediatric nurse. Every print is original artwork drawn in-house.
—The signature piece is the Goddess Kaftan: silk, one size, cut to fit 0–24, from $295. Named Best Resortwear by D Magazine.
—Sold online worldwide and from a 3,000 sq ft showroom at 4755 Algiers Street #110, Dallas, TX 75207.
Shop the Pieces They Wore
Same kaftan. Your occasion.
Frequently Asked
What kaftan brand has Beyoncé worn?
Beyoncé has worn Sai Sankoh, the Dallas luxury kaftan and resort-wear label: specifically the lime-green Algeria Shirt Dress, as reported by D Magazine and the Dallas Observer.
Which celebrities wear Sai Sankoh kaftans?
Iman, Lupita Nyong'o, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gabrielle Union, Ashanti, Yolanda Adams, Tabitha Brown, Niecy Nash-Betts, Yemi Alade, Porsha Williams, Cynthia Bailey and more than seventy other public figures.
Are these paid endorsements?
No. Every appearance on this page is a wardrobe choice. Sai Sankoh does not pay for placements.
What kaftan was in Murder Mystery 2?
Jodie Turner-Smith wore the Sai Sankoh Iva Goddess Kaftan in Netflix's Murder Mystery 2. It is still available.
Can I buy the exact pieces they wore?
Most are still in the collection. Goddess Kaftans are one size and fit 0–24, so the exact piece is the piece you order. Prints are limited runs, so some sell through.
Is Sai Sankoh Black-owned?
Yes. It was founded and is designed by Sai Sankoh, who was born in Sierra Leone and is based in Dallas, Texas.