American-based Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has been named as the new brand ambassador for the Global Luxury Fashion Brand, House of Chanel.
This new appointment comes only a few days after the Fashion House wrapped up its latest runway show at the Paris Fashion Week which Ms. Nyong’o also attended.
The Oscar award-winning actress took to Instagram to express gratitude for the new partnership with the fashion company.
“I am deeply honoured to share that I am now a global brand ambassador for the House of Chanel.
“It was wonderful to attend their Spring-Summer 2025 Ready-to-Wear show at the Grand Palais today. Merci beaucoup.”
This latest partnership cements Ms. Nyong’o’s status as an icon in the fashion industry evidenced by her multiple brand deals with fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and the luxury cosmetics company, Lancôme.
Aside from this new role, Ms. Nyong’o has also been promoting her latest film project, a Dreamworks animated feature titled ‘The Wild Robot’ which premiered on September 8 at the Toronto International Film Festival and was later released on September 27.
