Love Island's Samie Elishi looks chic in combats and a cropped blazer as she's seen for the first time since Tom Clare split at a label launch in Manchester
On Friday, Samie Elishi was seen for the first time since her split from Tom Clare.
The Love Islander, 22, looked chic in combats and a cropped blazer as she arrived at a fashion label launch in Manchester.
Samie flashed a wide smile while making her way to the UK Glamorous - Collective The Label launch bash at The Ivy Restaurant.
The reality star strolled along in a classic pair of pointed black stilettos and carried her belongings in an orange top handle bag.
Also attending the fashion party were her Love Island co-stars Lana Jenkins, 25, and Claudia Fogarty, 28.
![Glam: On Friday, Samie Elishi, 22, was seen for the first time since her split from Tom Clare, as she arrived at a label launch in Manchester](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361959-12026529-a-a-54_1682707441536.jpg)
![Glam: The Love Islander looked chic in combats and a cropped blazer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361963-12026529-a-m-53_1682707419562.jpg)
Glam: Samie Elishi, 22, looked chic in combats and a cropped blazer on Friday, as she was seen for the first time since her split from Tom Clare, as she arrived at a label launch in Manchester
![Happy lady: Samie flashed a wide smile while making her way to the UK Glamorous - Collective The Label launch bash at The Ivy Restaurant (pictured with Claudia Fogarty, 28)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70362003-12026529-image-m-50_1682707376356.jpg)
Happy lady: Samie flashed a wide smile while making her way to the UK Glamorous - Collective The Label launch bash at The Ivy Restaurant (pictured with Claudia Fogarty, 28)
![Fashionista: Claudia teamed light wash jeans and an oversized black blazer with a hot pink body with matching pointed stilettos and grab bag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70362005-12026529-image-m-55_1682707451003.jpg)
Fashionista: Claudia teamed light wash jeans and an oversized black blazer with a hot pink body with matching pointed stilettos and grab bag
Just a day earlier, Samie finally broke her silence on her split, a day after her ex confirmed the news on his Instagram stories, where he admitted he was 'gutted' their relationship has ended.
And after receiving numerous messages about their split, Sami spoke out about the break-up on Thursday as she told how she 'Really didn't want to have to write an Instagram story on this.'
Taking to her own social media, she penned: 'Really didn't want to have to write an Instagram story on this but the comments and messages I have been getting since Tom posted his story yesterday is just not fair.
'I will be speaking about everything soon but at the moment the time isn't right (which I will also explain).
Samie concluded: 'Thank you for the kind messages, they don't go unnoticed.'
It came after footballer Tom, 23, took to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday to break his silence following reports that the couple had gone their separate ways.
On Monday, it was revealed that Tom and estate agent Samie had broken up just one month after Love Island finished filming.
Addressing the reports, Tom took to social media to confirm their split but insisted they are still on 'good terms', saying he has 'nothing but love' for Samie.
The reality TV star, who met Samie on Love Island's winter 2023 series, did not give a reason for their split but admitted he is 'gutted' their relationship has ended.
He penned: 'Didn't think I'd be writing this but me and Samie have gone our separate ways. We are still on good terms and I have nothing but love and respect for her. I'm gutted it's some to an end but I truly wish Samie the best.'
![Gorgeous: The reality star strolled along in a classic pair of pointed black stilettos and carried her belongings in an orange top handle bag](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361995-12026529-image-m-48_1682707342984.jpg)
Gorgeous: The reality star strolled along in a classic pair of pointed black stilettos and carried her belongings in an orange top handle bag
![Fabulous: Also attending the fashion party was her Love Island co-star Lana Jenkins, 25](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361999-12026529-a-a-47_1682707336157.jpg)
![Wow: She stunned in an orange waistcoat and co-ordinating trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70362001-12026529-a-m-46_1682707326200.jpg)
Fabulous: Also attending the fashion party was her Love Island co-star Lana Jenkins, 25, who stunned in an orange waistcoat and co-ordinating trousers
![Chic: Claudia had her tresses styled into an up-do for the bash and added gold hoop earrings](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/21/70361997-12026529-Chic_Claudia_had_her_tresses_styled_into_an_up_do_for_the_bash_a-a-46_1682713592949.jpg)
Chic: Claudia had her tresses styled into an up-do for the bash and added gold hoop earrings
At the end of last week, Samie admitted she went on Love Island for fame rather than love, making the very candid revelation while chatting to Chloe Burrows, 27, on her new YouTube series Chloe vs The World.
Appearing on Chloe's show with her then-boyfriend Tom, Samie did not shy away from admitting she went on Love Island for 'exposure' rather than love.
Former Islander Chloe asked Samie and Tom: 'Did you go on Love Island for love or did you go on for exposure?'
To which Samie candidly replied: 'I'm going to be honest, mine was the second one. I didn't expect to meet anyone.'
News of Samie and Tom's break-up was first reported on Monday, when it was claimed that the pair had called time on their romance.
The pair, who came third during the 2023 winter South African series, parted ways after wanting to 'focus on their careers'.
Tom, who lives in Barnsley, and Samie, who is based in Essex, are said to have also put their break-up down to not being able to make the distance work.
A source told The Sun: 'Samie and Tom have sadly decided to call it a day. There is a lot of love and respect there but it just wasn’t going anywhere.
'The distance between them was too much and they are both really focused on their careers post Love Island.'
![Fun with friends: The ladies held hands as they arrived at the fashion party](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361991-12026529-image-m-57_1682707494792.jpg)
Fun with friends: The ladies held hands as they arrived at the fashion party
![Loving laugh: The Love Island co-stars shared a laugh while strolling along together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/04/28/19/70361993-12026529-image-m-58_1682707509741.jpg)
Loving laugh: The Love Island co-stars shared a laugh while strolling along together
Fans feared the pair had split after not posting each other on their social media accounts for two weeks.
Tom had previously said he would happily move to wherever for Samie to make their relationship work but there was 'no rush' to do so.
In the meantime, the pair were travelling to each other's homes to spend a 'few days together' and trying to make their romance work.
Following appearing on the hit ITV dating show, Tom and Samie made their relationship official while on a romantic date night.
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