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Tyla Wins Joint UKUS Woman of the Year at Glamour London in Mussel‑Shell Bolero

The South African pop star's standout look capped a ceremony shaped by Glamour's emphasis on inclusive feminism.

Overview

  • The 19th Glamour Women of the Year Awards were held on October 30 at 180 Studios in London.
  • Tyla walked the red carpet in a George Trochopoulos AW25 bolero made from real mussel shells, paired with a shredded black skirt from the designer.
  • Her look was styled by Ron Hartleben with makeup by Ngozi Edeme using Chanel products and hair by Rachael Banjo.
  • Leigh‑Anne Pinnock presented Tyla with the joint UK and US Woman of the Year honor, after which Tyla said, “I’d rather fail and know than wonder for the rest of my life.”
  • Glamour highlighted an inclusion-first editorial stance, with head of editorial content Kemi Alemoru underscoring that feminism must include LGBTQ+ people, migrants, people of colour and disabled people.