Tyla Marked Her First Couture Show With a Very Tyla Dress

Attending a Paris haute couture show is a monthly (maybe even annual!) highlight for anyone, but for global superstar Tyla, who attended Alessandro Michele’s Valentino spring show yesterday, it was just an ordinary Wednesday. “I flew in and went straight to the show,” Tyra said Fashionexecuted jimmy fallon The night before in New York. “In and out!”

For the South African singer, such a quick international trip was well worth it as it was her first time attending Fashion Week in the City of Lights. (This is a surprising fact, since she’s a well-documented fashion star.) “It feels very special to attend the fashion show because I really enjoy watching the fashion shows online,“ Tyra said she admitted it felt different seeing the catwalk in real life. “I love Paris, so I always like to come to Paris, in fact I come here for Valentino –Yeah yeah yeah!“

Photo: Abigail Morris

What does she think of the new showgirl-worthy Valentino couture collection? She revels in drama, especially dazzling headdresses. “I really love this show,” Tyra said. “Everything is great. I really like these hair pieces.”

Of course, Tyra have Wanting to bring her own style to the front row, she and stylist Ron Hartleben created an embroidered mini dress that felt very Y2K-y2K-y. Very Terra. “I wanted to feel fresh, young and modern – but still me, still Valentino,” Tyla said. “I wanted to feel sexy.” In addition to the eye-catching tiered built-in train, some of her favorite details were the accessories. “My favorite are these polka dot Rockstud pumps. I’m obsessed with them,” she said. “I want them in every color.” (After all, we’re in the midst of a Rockstud renaissance, thanks to their new-age wear The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer. )

While Tyla is enjoying her fashion fantasies in Paris, the star has left Europe and will now head to Los Angeles for this weekend’s Grammy Awards, where the singer is nominated in the Best African Music Performance category for her hit song “Push 2 Start.” Soon, she will also embark on a journey. “I’m excited to be back on tour in China in the spring,” she said. Life for an It-girl never stops.

Below are exclusive photos from the Tyla Valentino show.