If you have never been, Carnival is a time for island fashion, couture and a little bit of skin. Well, in some cases, a lot of it.
We are talking about cakes on full display, thigh meat in all its glory, and curves, curves, and more curves. The costumes are big and bold – reflecting the confidence of the women who wear them. It is all in celebration of Caribbean culture, music, style, and what makes us us.
The 2026 Lucian Carnival in Saint Lucia is the latest Carnival event reminding us why we love the celebration. And some of our favorite celebrities are outside. Kandi Burruss, Chlöe Bailey, Angela Simmons, and Monyetta Shaw have been serving some of their flyest festival fits.
At 50 years old, Kandi is clearly showing us that age is nothing but a number. The Broadway producer, singer, and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum is entering her new decade with a confidence we love. Some might say she is putting women “half her age to shame.”
She recently dropped pics on Instagram of her fit. “She’s ready to Mash up di road! Thanks for getting the team and I right,” Kandi captioned her post.
Her costume was covered in red-and-gold details, with flowing fabric and fringe hanging from her arms, waist and legs. Gold accents decorated the revealing bodice, while an elaborate crown framed her face.
Her chocolate melanin skin glowed against the bold red. A jeweled neckpiece, red garters and embellished knee pieces added more sparkle. Her cakes, thighs and curves were all on display in the sultry costume.
Kandi finished the look with tall red platform heels, smoky eye makeup and a matching red lip. She also wore an enormous backpiece featuring red, white and black feathers. No notes, Kandi!
2. Angela Simmons Is Pretty As A Peacock
Angela Simmons brought color, attitude, and fabulousness to Saint Lucia. The entrepreneur rocked a bright costume covered in red, yellow, blue, orange and fuchsia feathers.
The vibrant shades popped against her melanin skin. Her jeweled bodysuit showed off her curves, while matching thigh-high pieces extended the stones and embellishments down her legs.
Angela’s cakes were on display, and she did not shy away from showing off the body God gave her. Her massive backpiece surrounded her in feathers and color. She completed the costume with clear heels and a towering headpiece covered in crystals and multicolored spikes.
3. Chlöe Bailey Gives Femme Fatale In Fuchsia
Chlöe Bailey is not playing in St. Lucia. As she enjoyed the music and vibes, the singer rocked a jewel-covered costume featuring fuchsia, purple, orange, blue and gold.
The singer stood beneath an enormous arrangement of fuchsia, orange and blue feathers. Her headpiece included more crystals, feathers and colorful spikes rising above her head. Chlöe completed the outfit with clear platform heels.
4. Monyetta Shaw Brings The Red-And-Gold Details
Monyetta Shaw also chose red and gold for her time on the road. Her costume featured a jeweled bra, a nude base and dangling embellishments across her waist, hips and thighs.
A large gold-and-red headpiece added height, while red tassel earrings framed her face. Monyetta also wore decorative pieces along her arms and legs, including jeweled garters and ankle cuffs.
She completed the costume with red footwear and a feathered backpiece featuring red, white and black accents. Flowing red fabric moved from her arms as she danced in the Saint Lucia sun.
