It's safe to say that aside from the romantic drama, one of the main reasons we watch Love Island is for Maya Jama's wardrobe.
Immediately after it was announced she would be taking over from Laura Whitmore as host of the reality show back in 2022, fans were readily awaiting to see her her on-screen fashion choices, and as expected, she didn't disappoint.
From the moment she stepped out in South Africa for the first time, we knew to expect a bunch of summer wardrobe inspiration throughout the rest of the season and beyond. Now, 2 years on from her first gig as host, Maya has earned herself a seat at the fashion set table, serving up stylistic looks each episode.
Thankfully for those of us obsessed with the show, Love Isalnd: All Stars is back for another season, kicking off on Monday, January 13.
Without further ado, we give you Maya Jama's most iconic on-screen looks from her time on the show.
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© InstagramHer Luxe Latex Option
Season 11 was ripe with femme fatale looks, but our favourite was this racy red latex option from Poster Girl which she styled with her long brunette hair out and about.
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© @mayajamaHer Sultry Suede Moment
Suede has become a fashion favourite for many It-Girls in the past few months, but Maya Jama walked so they could run. Last year she donned a dreamy cutout dress from LaQuan Smith and styled it with a wispy half-up-half-down style and a fierce winged liner look.
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© @mayajamaHer Bridal Core White Dress
Whilst on set in Cape Town, Maya single-handedly made alternative bridal dresses a fashion moment, styling a white sheer floral adorned option with her naturally curly mane.
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© @mayajamaHer Yellow Crochet Coverup
Proving just how dreamy a swimwear coverup can be, Maya opted for a custom-made yellow knitted option from Ella Mia to host an episode of season 11. We fear this ensemble is the blueprint for summer fashion.
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© @mayajamaElectric Blue Elegance
Fans of Maya and the show will know there's quite literally nothing she can't pull off, including an electric blue cutout dress from Balmain. This look reminded us just how powerful a pop of colour can be.
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© @mayajamaHer Flattering Fuchsia Pink Mini
Pink certainly made the boys (and every other person on the planet watching) wink with this jaw-dropping dress Maya wore on the first episode of Love Island: Aftersun 2023. Aside from the stunning shocking pink colour and the ultra-flattering cut-out design, we’re impressed that this dress from Hanifa is super affordable in comparison to many of her high-end looks.
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© @mayajamaHer Custom Made Luxe Leather Look
It would be a crime not to include her custom Genevieve Devine dress in this roundup. Made from a slew of tiny circle leather disks fixed together with metal clasps and featuring a thigh-high slit and crossbody back straps, Maya made this dress look like a work of art.
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© @mayajamaHer Heavenly Heat Map Moment
Body heat or heatmap dresses have been loved by social media sartorialists for a while now, but nobody has quite worn one like Maya. She wore this stunning deep orange dress with yellow highlights from Syndical Chambers, giving the street style trend a super sultry upgrade.
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© @mayajamaHer Curvy Cut-Out Combo
This cutout crepe halterneck gown from Mônot will forever be a favourite amongst fashion fans. Boasting a daring neckline and cutouts across the chest and hips, this dress seems to be for Maya. In addition, Kate Hudson wore the same Mônot piece back in 2021.
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© @mayajamaHer Red Hot Twin Set
In 2023, Maya’s daring red knit bra and skirt set from Crolage oozed cool-girl beach bum. To glam up the look, she added a touch of lipstick in the same fiery hue, taking the look to all-new heights.
