Nigerian Model Rachael Ojuromi Debuts at Chanel SS27

Rachael Ojuromi, a 22-year-old Nigerian model and creative director, made her runway debut for Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 show at the Grand Palais in Paris on 6 October 2026. Her journey began with her and stylist Debby Fasingha recreating Chanel looks using thrifted pieces in Lagos, which gained viral attention on social media.

This caught the eye of Chanel's creative director Matthieu Blazy, who praised their work on Instagram. Rachael's creative endeavors include founding The Process Africa, a platform for emerging African talent, and her background in film and communication influences her fashion approach.

The Lagos recreations aimed to reinterpret Chanel's Métiers d’Art collection through their unique lens, leading to Rachael's representation by agencies in New York, Paris, and London. The show, titled "La Conversation, Part Three, Different Faces of the Same Coin," showcased Matthieu Blazy's latest collection, placing Rachael among prominent models on a global stage.