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Tyla takes Paris: see the incredible ‘tattoo top’ everyone is talking about

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Tyla closed out Paris Fashion Week with a daring temporary tattoo look during a night out in Paris.

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Multi-award-winning singer Tyla had all eyes on her during Paris Fashion Week after stepping out in a daring look that got people on the internet talking.

The 24-year-old was seen leaving a hotel in Paris on Tuesday night wearing what appeared to be a temporary tattoo across the front of her torso instead of a top. The design mimicked the shape of a jacket across her chest, while the back remained completely bare.

The bold body art featured a snakeskin-inspired print that wrapped across her torso and arms. Tyla paired the look with a pair of unbuttoned jeans that sat low on her hips, adding to the edgy aesthetic.

She completed the outfit with strappy heels tied around the bottom of her jeans and a small handbag as she confidently stepped out during one of the busiest weeks on the fashion calendar. The striking look immediately turned heads as photographers and fans gathered outside the hotel.

The appearance was a strong close to Tyla’s run at Paris Fashion Week, where the singer delivered several standout fashion moments.

On Sunday, March 8, she attended the Jean Paul Gaultier AW2026 show wearing a dramatic black corset dress inspired by one of the fashion house’s most recognisable designs. 

The structured gown featured the label’s signature cone bra silhouette. This style became widely known in the late 1980s, before gaining global pop culture status when Madonna wore it during her 1990 “Blond Ambition” tour.

Tyla’s version reworked the iconic shape into a fitted corset dress that flowed into a satin skirt falling just below the knees. She finished the look with sleek Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps and kept the styling simple with a white lace choker and delicate jewellery.

She also took a moment backstage to greet legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier, whose work has long influenced pop culture and fashion.

Another front-row moment came at the Miu Miu Fall 2026 show, where Tyla opted for a more relaxed but equally striking outfit. She wore a grey cashmere knit vest with side openings and nothing underneath, paired with loose-fitting blue trousers that draped over her shoes.

The singer completed the look with pointed slingback pumps from Miu Miu, a design inspired by classic 1950s silhouettes.

Tyla added her own twist by letting the brand’s grey underwear peek slightly above the waistband of her low-rise trousers, finishing the outfit with a brown leather belt.

The bold temporary tattoo look sparked reactions online, with fans sharing their thoughts on X. User @CamiHow wrote: “Omg I’ve never seen anything like this before.. a temp tat as a top????” Another user, @msnonakhisi, commented: “Is the top a tattoo? She looks so hot”.

Meanwhile, @SheaButterPapii added: “She might be on to something with this tatted top”.