Tyla loves “Water,” but now she’s set her sights on oceanic glamour. In London last night, the South African singer showed off her mussels—and no, that’s not a typo—in a daring coat that was pure shipwrecked chic.
At the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Tyla stepped out in a textured bolero jacket made entirely from re-purposed mussel shells. From rising Greek designer George Trochopoulos’s fall 2025 collection, it featured an ultra-cropped silhouette with layered shells lining the piece. Paired with a low-rise knit skirt with sheer paneling, the look leaned into the recent surge of pirate-esque celebrity looks, but with an unconventional twist thanks to its fabrication.
With a jacket that commanding, Tyla went shirtless for the event. She finished everything off with black stilettos and gold pendant earrings.
Although Trochopoulos is best known for his knitwear (something that’s a favorite of stars like Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, and Miley Cyrus), he regularly weaves in found materials—yes, including shellfish—into his work.
While it may seem impractical, there’s actually quite a history of these aquatic treasures making their way into high fashion. Most famously, Alexander McQueen crafted a bodice made entirely from mussels for his namesake brand’s infamous 2001 “Voss” collection. He also featured a dress designed out of clam shells during the same show.
Tyla’s look, while firmly avant-garde, actually aligns with ready-to-wear trends. There were lots of shipwrecked-inspired looks on the recent spring 2026 runways, from pirate-esque jackets at McQueen to sailor hats at Dior.
With her latest look, Tyla’s gone from “Water” to full deep-sea diva.
