Marking 30 years since the premiere of the beloved ’90s sitcom “Martin,” BET+ premiered “Martin: The Reunion” on June 16, directed by Stan Lathan, who invited cast members Martin Lawrence (Martin), Tisha Campbell (Gina), Tichina Arnold (Pamela), and Carl Anthony Payne II (Cole) to sit down with comedian and host Affion Crockett to revisit some of the most cherished moments from the series. Set in Detroit in the ’90s, the show highlights young Black love and friendship on the screen, with plenty of hilarious highs and lows along the way. The actors also came together to honour and remember the late Thomas Mikal Ford, who passed away in 2016 and played Martin’s best friend, Tommy, on the show.
The reunion features plenty of costume changes and fashion moments to admire. Campbell, in particular, stepped out in several looks, including a corseted blazer, a spandex leopard catsuit with an oversize bow adornment, and a cutaway Off-White dress, complete with her signature oversize hoops. Arnold, meanwhile, wore a white pantsuit accessorized with a gold elephant pendant necklace. A guest appearance from comedian Tommy Davidson (who played recurring character Varnell Hill) delivered a dapper Gucci moment, while Payne sports the Burberry logo. As for Lawrence, he paired a crinkle-effect leather shacket with Giuseppe Zanotti croc-effect sneakers.
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the best fashion moments from the set, where surprise guests like Snoop Dogg, Brian McKnight, and Le’Andria Johnson also make appearances. Then, read Campbell’s celebratory interview with BET before streaming the 90-minute special.
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Tisha Campbell's Leopard Catsuit at "Martin: The Reunion"
Campbell made a bold statement in a spandex leopard-print catsuit that came complete with a bow adornment at the shoulder. The look was finished with oversize gold hoop earrings, matching chunky statement rings, and black cage-heeled sandals.
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Tisha Campbell's Off-White Dress at "Martin: The Reunion"
For a tribute to Ford, Campbell stepped into an Off-White dress with a cutout at the shoulder teamed with oversize diamond-encrusted silver hoops and matching spindly rings.
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Tichina Arnold's White Pantsuit at "Martin: The Reunion"
Arnold’s white pantsuit came complete with a pair of floor-length, pleat-front, wide-leg trousers that she styled with the matching fitted blazer, cinched at the navel with a gold clasp that played up her hoops and plated elephant pendant necklace. Arnold further accessorized the look with mixed-metal rings.
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Carl Payne's Brown Fedora and Suede Jacket at "Martin: The Reunion"
Payne’s custom fedora, decorated with playing cards and ribbon, complemented the trim of his Burberry shirt, which was finished with a brown suede jacket and denim cargo pants with oversize pockets. Payne’s casual touch came by way of white trainers, but he added a touch of luxe with chainlink jewellery and a timepiece.
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Martin Lawrence's Leather Jacket at "Martin: The Reunion"
Lawrence’s crinkled leather shacket provided a lived-in look and was a modern update to his chocolate-brown slacks and Giuseppe Zanotti Derapage Moc-Croc low-top sneakers. The actor’s look was complete with a silver cross pendant and transparent-frame glasses.
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Tommy Davidson's Gucci Outfit at "Martin: The Reunion"
The comedian played up the trim on the collar of his Gucci shirt with a logo-monogrammed belt, finishing the look with a classic dotted blazer, jeans, and clear lucite glasses.
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Affion Crockett's Pink Satin Suit at "Martin: The Reunion"
Crockett, who hosts the reunion special, teamed his mauve suit with white low-top sneakers, a luxe V-neck tee, and a pocket square. A crystal brooch on his left lapel played up his wire-rim glasses, rings, bracelets, and watch.
