The short answer

Yemi Alade wore the Nawara Goddess Kaftan by Sai Sankoh, a single flowing print that carries across a room before you say a word. It is one size, cut to fit 0 to 24, and it is in stock. Below is the look up close, how to wear it, where it belongs, and the link to take it home.

Who she is

Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop star. She performs for crowds who came to be moved, and a print that reads from the front row to the very back is a print doing its job. On a stage that size, subtle disappears. Bold carries. That is the same reason a print like this works on a woman who is not on a stage at all, just walking into a room she wants to own.

The look

One print. Full length. Nothing to match and nothing to fuss with. The Nawara pours from the shoulder to the floor and moves every time you do, so the print is never still and neither is the color. It reads loud in photos and feels light on the body. This is the piece you put on when you want the outfit decided in one motion and the entrance handled for you.

How to get Yemi's look

The whole point of a goddess kaftan is that there is almost nothing to do. Here is how to wear it well.

• Let the kaftan be the entire look. It does not need a second piece to make sense.
• Add a flat sandal for day, ease, and a beach or resort feel, or a heeled sandal to lift it for night.
• Keep jewelry to one thing. A single bold cuff or one strong earring is all the print will allow.
• Pull the hair off the face for the entrance so the neckline and shoulders stay clean.
• Add sunglasses and a straw bag by day, or a small clutch by night, and you are finished.

Where to wear it

A print kaftan like the Nawara earns its place anywhere you want to be seen and stay comfortable. A resort pool and beach club by day. A rooftop dinner or a warm-night event where you want movement and color. A vacation dinner where you refuse to fuss with an outfit. A garden party, a bridal shower, a birthday lunch. Anywhere the light is good and the photos matter, this is the piece that reads first.

The print and color story

Print is what gets you remembered, and color is what pulls the eye before anyone reads a detail. A strong pattern carries across a space, holds up in a photograph, and hands a stranger a reason to walk over and ask. Sai Sankoh prints are designed in house, so when someone stops Yemi, or stops you, the honest answer is that there is exactly one place to get it. That is the quiet engine behind every piece in the house.

Fit and comfort

The Nawara is a goddess kaftan, which means it is one size, cut to flatter sizes 0 to 24. It skims the body instead of gripping it, so it flatters a shape that shifts through a day and through the years. There is no fitting-room fight and no guessing your number. You order the print you love and it works. Learn more about what is a kaftan.

Shop Yemi Alade's look

More to shop

Yemi wore the Nawara. Women who love that flowing print reach for these next. All are one size, cut to flatter sizes 0 to 24.

Shop the full Goddess Kaftans collection.

What customers say

"I felt like a goddess and went with the flow. Guests at the Ritz couldn't help but compliment both me and my garment." - M. Alero A., verified buyer

Explore more

See who else wears the brand on the As Seen On page. New here? Read what is a kaftan, browse the Goddess Kaftans collection, and see the look in person at our Dallas showroom. Want more? Read about Sai and see Garcelle Beauvais in Sai Sankoh.

FAQ

Which Sai Sankoh piece did Yemi Alade wear?

The Nawara Goddess Kaftan, a single flowing print that reads across a room. You can shop it above.

Is the Nawara kaftan available in my size?

Yes. The Goddess Kaftans are one size and fit 0 to 24, so the single cut covers most bodies without a fitting.

How do I style the Nawara kaftan?

Let it be the whole look. Add a flat sandal for day or a heel for night, keep jewelry to one strong piece, and pull the hair off the face for the entrance.

Where would I wear a print kaftan like this?

A resort pool, a rooftop dinner, a garden party, a birthday lunch, a warm-night event, or any vacation day you want to look put together in one step.

How fast does it ship?

Free US shipping over $500. Ships within 48 hours from Dallas.