It’s been a hot minute, but after a three month wait Maya Jama’s incredible wardrobe of dresses will once again be lighting up ITV2 from June 5.
Oh, and Love Island is also back with a tenth series.
One could be forgiven for sounding flippant after Jama obliviously championed herself as the show’s most watchable element during a forgettable winter series in January.
The in-demand 28-year old had been parachuted in to replace the outgoing Laura Whitmore, and any lingering fondness for the Irish presenter was soon vanquished when she hosted her first recoupling in the show’s Cape Town villa.
Indeed, her stunning physique, alluring demeanour and bristling self-confidence quickly won over viewers, overshadowed its bikini-clad contestants and set the tone for what proved to be an accomplished Love Island debut.
Welcome return: It’s been a hot minute, but after a three month wait Maya Jama’s incredible wardrobe of dresses will once again be lighting up ITV2 from June 5
But for some it was all about the dress, a figure-hugging Roberto Cvalli number, and indeed every dress that subsequently followed during her periodic trips to the winter villa.
The presenter is now preparing for a significantly shorter journey to the show’s spiritual home in Mallorca, and one should expect an all-new range of incredible ensembles when the new series kicks off in less than a week.
Jama herself has confirmed she’s been devoting plenty of time and energy to her Love Island look, telling The Sun: ‘The pressure is on for my stylist because the dresses did very well last series.
‘We haven’t decided yet, but I’ve said that I want to look beachy, sexy and fun.’
Until then, let’s open the wardrobe doors and look back at her former fashion highlights.
Don’t mind me: Maya marked her first Love Island appearance in a crocheted co-ord from talented British-Ugandan creative Sierra Ndagire
There it is: The handmade outfit, available for £200, proved to be a huge hit with fans following the launch of Love Island’s second winter series in January and sold out within days
1. THE SIERRA NDAGIRE
Maya marked her first appearance in a crocheted co-ord from talented British-Ugandan creative Sierra Ndagire.
The handmade outfit, available for £200, proved to be a huge hit with fans following the launch of Love Island’s second winter series in January and sold out within days.
Ndagire, a rising star in the world of contemporary fashion, later admitted she was stunned by its popularity after putting in a sleepless night to personally stitch Jama’s dress herself.
She told The Mirror: ‘t was shocking, very exciting, I didn’t care if she wore it or not, the request alone was a big complement. I’ve been a big fan of hers.’
So popular was the design that she was overwhelmed with requests for the same dress in different colours, prompting an unprecedented 300 percent increase in sales and a 1000 percent increase in visitors to her website.
A dream in green: Jama confirmed her status as the hottest girl in the villa after wearing a form-fitting summer dress from Roberto Cvalli Resort for her first recoupling.
Finishing touch: She teamed the green and blue silk slip dress with Aquazzura sandals
Racy: Jama further cemented her style status in an incredible maxi-dress from Parisian brand Mônot
Absolute QUEEN! She looked incredible in her £1575 Monot dress which just about covered her modesty
2. THE ROBERTO CVALLI RESORT SLIP
Jama confirmed her status as the hottest girl in the villa after wearing a form-fitting summer dress from Roberto Cvalli Resort for her first recoupling.
She teamed the green and blue silk slip dress with Aquazzura sandals, and the overall look sent fans into overdrive as they dusted off their credit cards in search of the same ensemble.
However, disappointment lay ahead, because the dress, while part of Cvalli’s Resort 2023 collection, was not available to buy.
3. THE £1,2000 MONOT MAXI-DRESS
During the show’s opening episode she further cemented her style status in an incredible maxi-dress from Parisian brand Mônot.
With distinctive straps, revealing cut-outs and a figure-hugging detail the outfit sparked frantic internet searches among those hoping to replicate the look.
But only those with deep pockets would achieve it, with the halter-neck dress available at a pricey £1,500.
However the cost proved to be small obstacle, with the dress from designer Eli Mizrahi’s high-end label quickly selling out, in all sizes.
Stunning: The presenter opted for a revealing co-ord from American designer LaQuan Smith, whose past clients include R&B legend Beyoncé, during a later appearance in the villa
Lovely: Comprised of an asymmetric bodysuit with with a draped shoulder and a midi-length wrap skirt, the outfit served as another fashion high point
4. THE LAQUAN SMITH BODYSUIT AND SKIRT
Jama’s taste for international design was further exemplified during a later appearance in the Cape Town villa.
On this occasion the presenter opted for a revealing co-ord from American designer LaQuan Smith, whose past clients include R&B legend Beyoncé.
Comprised of an asymmetric bodysuit with with a draped shoulder and a midi-length wrap skirt, the outfit served as another fashion high point and once again proved to be a hit with fans.
The top half also included a variety of cut-outs – something of a recurring theme for Jama during her winter debut – and a distinctive high-neck.
But much like the Mônot it came at a price, with the skirt alone – still available on the brand’s website – retailing at £745.
Don’t mind me: Even a double eviction didn’t stop Jama stealing the limelight after entering the villa in a semi-sheer dress from the little-known Fancì Club
5. THE PLUNGING FANCI CLUB SUMMER DRESS
Even a double eviction didn’t stop Jama stealing the limelight after entering the villa in a semi-sheer dress from the little-known Fancì Club, an increasingly popular online brand from designer Duy Tran.
The breezy orange number featured a cleavage-enhancing neckline, a tasteful floral detail and a layered hemline.
Already loved by stars including Dua Lipa, the brand saw an unprecedented spike in sales after Maya wore the dress in Cape Town, and her favoured colour quickly selling out.
AND HERE’S THE BEST OF THE REST!
Looking good: Ahead of her first appearance in Love Island’s Mallorcan villa the presenter paid a visit to the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May, where she turned heads in this Aadnevik gown
Curves: Jama displayed her figure in two separate outfits BRIT Awards red carpet at the O2 Arena in February
High glamour: Her red carpet dress from Schiaparelli, a brand favoured by the likes of Kylie Jenner and Adele, boasted a bejewelled gold skeleton design
6. THE AADNEVIK MAXI-DRESS
Ahead of her first appearance in Love Island’s Mallorcan villa the presenter paid a visit to the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May – and once again, it proved to be memorable for all the right reasons.
Attending the star-studded British Vogue party on the French Riviera, Jama opted for a plunging white lace gown with feathered trim and a daring thigh-high slit.
The maxi-dress, from London based brand Aadnevik, was created entirely from white lace and came with a tasteful applique finish.
But anyone hoping to replicate the look should be prepared to spend big, with the dress retailing at £17,500.
7. THE SCHIAPARELLI FROCK
The Love Island host looked sensational and slipped into a figure-hugging strapless black dress for her red carpet arrival at the BRIT Awards in February.
Her quirky dress from Schiaparelli, a brand favoured by the likes of Kylie Jenner and Adele, boasted a bejewelled gold skeleton design that highlighted her ample cleavage and gorgeous curves.
The elevated LBD was adorned with gold embellishments that resembled the same opulent details from the brand’s SS20 Couture catwalk.
Hard to miss: Jama wore this Jean-Paul Gaultier dress for a Mayfair dinner date in May
8. THE JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
Jama wore a lavish looking dress from iconic French designer Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2023 ‘Flowers’ collection, priced at £445, for a Mayfair dinner date in May.
Comprised of a bold bodycon fit with statement stripes and crafted from mesh, the dress contoured her curves in all the right places.
Her accessories on the night included the ‘Sicily’ bag by Dolce & Gabbana and hoop earrings from Lucy Williams x Missoma.
Maya Jama’s incredible Love Island wardrobe
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