Tems Pairs Cream Faux Fur With Black Cargo Trousers at Burberry’s SS27 Show

Tems Brings Afrobeats Royalty to Burberry’s SS27 Runway in London

When Tems steps into a room, you already know the temperature’s about to shift. The Nigerian superstar—who’s collected Grammys, earned an Oscar nomination, and redefined what Afrobeats sounds like on the global stage—just reminded the fashion world that her influence extends far beyond the studio. At Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2027 presentation in London on September 21st, Tems delivered a front-row moment that perfectly balanced luxury with edge, proving once again that African artists are commanding space in every cultural arena that matters.

Touching down at Chelsea College of Arts for the show that closed out London Fashion Week’s official schedule, Tems constructed a look that spoke volumes without saying a word. The centerpiece? A dramatic floor-length cream faux-fur coat featuring generous lapels and striking black leather buckled cuffs that added an unexpected industrial twist to the plush silhouette. Underneath, she kept things sleek and minimal: a ribbed black scoop-neck crop top paired with relaxed wide-leg cargo trousers that grounded the outfit’s opulent top layer. The contrast between the coat’s soft texture and the utilitarian vibe of the cargos created that sweet spot where high fashion meets streetwear sensibility—a balance Tems has mastered in both her music and her style.

The details elevated everything. A crystal choker caught light at her collarbone while small hoop earrings added subtle shine. Dark angular sunglasses brought an element of mystery, complementing the tougher accents woven throughout the ensemble. Her honey-brown highlighted hair cascaded in loose waves, and a berry-toned lip with flushed cheeks rounded out a beauty look that nodded to ’90s cool. Seated front row alongside Jodie Turner-Smith, Gemma Chan, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tems held her own in a sea of fashion royalty—because let’s be clear, she’s royalty too. This appearance wasn’t just about clothes; it’s another data point in the ongoing story of Afrobeats artists reshaping global culture, one runway and one record at a time.

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