Meet Tyla, the singer who wore a sand dress to the Met Gala: known for TikTok-viral hit ‘Water’, she was a supporting act on Chris Brown’s tour, and was rumoured to be dating Kylie Jenner’s ex Travis Scott
- TikTok-famous ‘Water’ singer Tyla just made her debut at the Met Gala in a Balmain figure-hugging dress made of sand – the South African starlet stunned the fashion world with her unique ‘fit
- Tyla, whose full name is Tyla Laura Seethal, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and has 4 siblings – she grew up listening to singers like Aaliyah, Rihanna and Cassie
She completed the look carrying an hourglass, which seemed to honour the event’s theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” and the official dress code Garden of Time perfectly.
“The inspiration behind this creation stemmed from a desire to redefine boundaries and transform a transient material into an everlasting masterpiece,” Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing told Vogue. “The idea of sculpting a garment from something as ephemeral as sand ignited my imagination, and I could not be happier with the end result.”
“We were looking to do something creative, something completely different for my first Met Gala,” Tyla told the publication. “So when Balmain showed me the idea and sketch, I just knew it was perfect. The idea was crazy, and I loved it. I’m excited and a little nervous, but I’m looking forward to having a fun night at The Met!”
At just 22 years old, Tyla is already emerging as a fashion icon in her own right. Here’s what we know about her and her rise to fame.
Where is Tyla from?
Tyla, whose full name is Tyla Laura Seethal, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Per Business Insider, she has four siblings and is of Indian, Zulu, Mauritian and Irish descent.