Rachel Ojuromi Makes Runway Debut at Chanel Spring 2027 Show in Paris

Rachel Ojuromi, a 22-year-old Nigerian model and creator, made her runway debut at the Chanel Spring 2027 show in Paris under creative director Matthieu Blazy. Ojuromi, who had been in Paris for a week, walked the runway at the Grand Palais, wearing a gray and yellow tweed shirt and midi skirt. Her journey to the runway began in Lagos, where she gained viral attention with fit-check videos created with stylist and designer Debby Fasingha, showcasing her model walk in vibrant, reference-heavy looks against the backdrop of Nollywood maximalism and Lagos street life. A viral recreation of the Chanel Métiers d’Art show served as a pivotal moment, leading to her Chanel debut. Ojuromi describes her success as a series of compounding events, emphasizing perseverance and self-belief. She also runs a culture platform, The Process Africa. The confirmation of her Chanel appearance came while she was at home in a robe; she initially reacted calmly but later cried during the first lineup. She found poignancy in making her debut under Blazy, whose work she had admired at Bottega Veneta, and in wearing a look that featured Debby’s favorite color. Backstage, she received support from fellow models Bhavitha Mandava and Anok Yai. Ojuromi’s message to her home country is one of dreaming and believing in oneself. The show took place in Paris, with Ojuromi’s behind-the-scenes moments documented by Vogue.