Tyla Gets Ready for Her First Met Gala | Allure

Grammy award winning singer Tyla gets ready for her first ever Met Gala. Go behind the scenes of Tyla's entire process as she gets her makeup done by the Pat McGrath team and slips into her skin-tight strapless gown by Balmain made of literal sand-a nod to the "sands of time."
Her new single 'JUMP,' featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, is now available to stream: tyla.lnk.to/tyla
Director: Natalie Campbell
Director of Photography: Jack Belisle
Editor: Justin Cymbol, Katie Wolford
Featuring: Tyla
Producers: Noël Jean; Amanda Krueger
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Talent Booker: Jenna Caldwell
Sound Mixer: Anaiya Green
Production Assistant: Griffin Garnett
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo; Eduardo Araujo
Designer: Léa Kichler
Filmed on Location at: The Mark Hotel
Tyla's Creative Team:
Makeup Artist: Pat McGrath
Pat McGrath Makeup Team: Ernest Robinson III
Pat McGrath Makeup Team: Ryan Burke
Hair Stylist: Lacy Redway
Tyla’s Creative Director: Thato “thegmni” Nzimande
Fashion Stylist: Katie Qian
Nail Stylist: Coca Michelle
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[@emirethnegrete8316]

The way my jaw DROPPED and STAYED THAT WAY the entire time Tyla was on screen. Her look STOLE THE ENTIRE SHOW

[@Sablikesflower]

get it out now bro

[@HueynRileym]

@@Sablikesflower you people act like it’s bad for someone to compliment another person 💀💀💀

[@IAmFunCutieSoftMan]

@@Sablikesflowershut up

[@joshuaborias4781]

"Well DONE & 'Congratulations'...'Bosom FRIENDS'...'QUEEN THATO' & 'QUEEN TYLA'"

[@roxanneduarte4185]

It doesn't matter what she wore. Shw looks good in anything.

[@letothena]

some people are just born to be a star and she’s one of them😭 whenever i see her, she’s always serving looks. she’s definitely the new fashion icon in the making

[@rissilient85]

Truly.

[@oumaimajaouad6410]

Riri in the making

[@esmeralda8305]

​@@oumaimajaouad6410 even better, Tyla in the making

[@perryjones7771]

@@oumaimajaouad6410I could see it

[@lotusphoenix8]

​@@oumaimajaouad6410 No.

[@just337]

She has a very likable personality omg😭😭

[@user-lg7ev9lm8b]

She is so vibey and bubbly 👏🏼

[@xoseanaxo5538]

So cute too

[@Lilly-dz8xh]

I love these takeaways 😍

[@indiva702]

She truly does!

[@Karl_Jayce]

That will change with time, believe me..

[@Goodriddan]

What makes Tyla interesting is that she has not been over coached, she has a personality, a cute naivety and just all around fun. She makes for very nice interviews and social content. We haven’t had a star like that in a very long time.

[@jossigonzo2116]

Right on point

[@ImJustTryingToBeNice]

Definetely, it's refreshing to see someone who doesn't seem completely media trained and therefore she feels more genuine. I think Doja had the same vibe in her inteviews right when she started to blow up.

[@oshah]

I just hope she stays that way. Once new artist go into Hollywood they come out typical, copy paste 😆. Like why'd she cut her hair 😫 now sh looks like th others. It was so distinctive and unique to her. I was so sad tbh.

[@sanelen_]

The training really tends to make people fake. I hear you, and I like that too.

[@LyndaOkoli]

@@oshah She didn't cut it, it's a wig

[@soulsistashy1722]

Tyla wasn't joking when she said we're gonna see her EVERYWHEREEE chile lol

[@maryperry6573]

Literally every rising star says that. Only 1% even has that opportunity But somehow she made it and snagged a Grammy not long after, even though ticket sales for her concerts were down 🤔 interesting to me

[@pimpcesstee_4108]

@@maryperry6573get a job😂😂

[@shelby6]

​@@maryperry6573 the new African music category is the grammy she won, which makes sense so idk why yall acting as if she got a random American grammy for no reason

[@sportsnumber1567]

@@maryperry6573Still salty that she beat your artists?

[@dm_1236]

Industry plant

[@loricollins659]

POV : she's making her country proud 🥺🥺🇿🇦

[@kelebogilemotlogelwa1582]

Yes ❤🐅🇿🇦🔥🔥🔥🥰👌

[@mssummer07]

We are here 🇿🇦

[@LUXE___]

🇿🇦🤍🇿🇦🤍

[@charlenegerber2800]

Love that she still sounds South African and still have the vibe. Proud

[@malakmk408]

poor country

[@britneylacy8991]

Her bestie also being her creative director is so cute🥹 no wonder they’re always together

[@karabosebowa9836]

The best thing. ❤

[@MrZenith777]

yeah its like their own lil family business nyana, its beautiful

[@tha_mavundla]

The "how are we gonna chow these people" 💀💀🤣 killed me

[@mssummer07]

That was the best 😂

[@geraldogallagher4503]

My Favourite part 😂😂😂❤

[@SkillShareZA]

Our slang is on another level❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@marlamaples3567]

Loved that line, chow these people.. she carried herself very well in that dress, will all that difficulties moving, she is a natural star...best dress

[@NickButler83]

I came for this comment! We’ve BEEN using chow, I’m happy it’s come to the foreground.

[@romeliapc4175]

TYLA *NEEDS* TO BE BEST DRESSED. HER DRESS WAS THE MOST SHOCKING THING I SAW ALL NIGHT 👑

[@rissilient85]

Yes

[@keabetswelugalo3328]

I couldn't agree more!!!

[@thispersonrighthere9024]

they'll probably give it to that fraud, JLo, or zendaya.

[@randyysaraa5252]

no alia bhatt was the best dressed

[@NBR1717]

Yes also Mona patel

[@shaahanaaa]

her accent, her style, her confidence is so top tier

[@skyler_3]

Tyla's Met Gala entrance was a JAW DROPPING moment!!!!

[@fairuzmaileen5691]

Loved how she was carried like a doll for a moment. She, along with Anyukai, were the most beautiful

[@AriEllePhilia]

This was such a cool look!!! Tyla’s body is goals 😭

[@DogMommy.]

It really is

[@mcduffthompson9455]

Big ups for ur SA team

[@truecrimefan1433]

​@@mcduffthompson9455dude dont shorten south Africa to the letters because the letters represent something horrible i read the comment very wrong

[@jeffbuckleysbitch]

@@truecrimefan1433 thats your own problem, south africans call it sa get over it

[@onelazyson]

her body is beautiful! yours is too! LOVE YOURSELF❤

[@advikakamboj9393]

i literally screamed when i saw her on the carpet

[@ruthpierrebissainthe6717]

Can we give it up to her best friend / Creative Director!!!! I see big things for her also in the future!!!! Everyone winning !!🏆

[@tshegob2140]

She said, "How are we gonna chow these people." And sis "chowed' indeed...left no crumbs! 🧡🧡

[@UMullerOfficial]

Tyla and Pat McGrath working together is giving niece and cool aunty vibes. So, wholesome and so proud of Tyla.

[@duruserengil]

her face harmony is INSANE like whaat she's an angel

[@paulagamboaa]

Please support her album. Her album is AMAZING. there are no skips at all

[@kellys.6820]

I’ve been listening to her album since it came out and no one else. I absolutely love it!!!

[@babyhols777]

Every single song has the best same exact beat

[@leslyminaya623]

FACTSSSS❤❤❤

[@leslyminaya623]

@@babyhols777WRONG

[@babyhols777]

@@leslyminaya623 don’t embarrass yourself

[@user-lg7ev9lm8b]

African girl , They will never forget this look😍Your first Met Gala you devoured 👏🏼🙌🏼Super proud of you. You were the fragile sleeping beauty they had to carry you👏🏼🙌🏼

[@JustPassingBy_Yolo]

Don't matter what race she is... she's a beautiful woman with a great personality.

[@ms.ferretmanthing2404]

​@@JustPassingBy_Yolo African is not a race 😂

[@diijashuu9067]

Who gonna tell him/her ? ​@@ms.ferretmanthing2404

[@HenriCobbs]

African is not a race. Its a real place with real people@@JustPassingBy_Yolo

[@servingcant]

Yoh every time I see Tyla I feel like a proud big sister..

[@simonevanstaden5294]

Same ❤

[@Sira-jp2to]

Her and thato's friendship is soooo cute

[@JulianAlbino]

Tyla was best dressed!! stunning!

[@REEMABREEZY]

She’s the only one who understood the assignment ♥️♥️

[@Royal-rs8bt]

Nicki as well n a few others

[@BushraSultana149]

Have you not seen Mona Patel?. @REEMABREEZY

[@NoFirstNoLastName]

She wasn’t the only one but she definitely had the most creative.

[@Royal-rs8bt]

@@NoFirstNoLastName Nope. That would be Mona Patel but yes, Tyla did stand out 💯

[@aeshaalberts7560]

Pls stop lying

[@LumkaJwara]

A team came through for Tyla she has an amazing debut. Two Joburg girls taking over the world. Love that she has her bestie as her creative director and a source of comfort in this beautiful journey

[@juan-in9ph]

she's a true definition of real life doll 🩷

[@Inprogress_of_newbeginings]

She's definitely an artist's muse, gorgeous.

[@Ley_17.03]

Shes literally ART

[@tumelomasunga2919]

That "hello"😂😂😂the accent!

[@bella2948]

I love her confidence! She didn’t look nervous even if it was her first met gala! Great energy

[@elizabethgatto4046]

She hands down had the best look of the entire night. Absolutely gorgeous, she looked like a dream.

[@dzoffline]

you guys need too see the way kai reacted to seeing his bestie on screen bro was fully crying

[@twi630]

It's something about that loud mouth short guy I like😅

[@pinkrose372]

She has one of the prettiest faces to ever grace the music industry and its completely natural too.

[@rituk4783]

Her skin color 😱🤩🤩🤩

[@lia.ashburn]

BEST LOOK OF THE NIGHT OF THE YEARRRR

[@ftngie]

I love how sculpted it looks and fits to her it’s just so perfect She’s like she’s rising out of the sand like a sand mermaid

[@willcookmakeup]

She is just unbelievably beautiful. Like she looks so ethereal

[@switchchicild]

She won the look of the night 🎉

[@kelebogilemotlogelwa1582]

Look of the night was won by nicki Minaj, several magazines voted for her

[@gelaben26]

​@kelebogilemotlogelwa1582 nobody saw Nicki

[@kelebogilemotlogelwa1582]

@@gelaben26 indeed she won best dressed, she was voted by vanity fair and vogue magazine

[@zombieloveserte]

Her look was the most interesting, and beautiful. While others did look good too, hers was the very best! She is an absolutely stunning young lady, and the execution of her team was beyond beyond!

[@meghasinghaniahmu]

Check out Mona Patel's look!

[@Minky_M]

I just love her, i love how she said "Last year God decided to change my life" at the Grammys. i wish her all the success in her new journey. She is gorgeous and talented and so fun.

[@user-pp5fg6lc9f]

Tyla I have a question for you so my question is how can anyone be this BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@krishniarumugam]

It's a South African thing man. Check out our Miss South Africa winners ..we love our girl Tyla

[@bettykhuboni8758]

😅😅😅😂😂😂, so sweet ❤❤

[@calegeckos]

You are so genuine and real! I am 40 but you honestly inspire me in so many ways. I love how much you think of your parents through your journey, you are amazing. We have girl power, girlllll now we have Tyger power 🐯💛🐅

[@serenityrose3424]

The way she interacts with the people on her team❤

[@nikitachauhan8567]

Gosh her accent is so beautiful and the stylists are the masters in what they do. I've never seen Tyla not slaying an outfit.

[@blazingstar9638]

TYLA IS TOO GORGEOUS 😭 Body is UNBELIEVABLE 🔥🔥

[@henrychen8067]

You can tell she has confidence, ambitions without being aggressive. This is the perfect Met Gala for her. Her team is very thoughtful to make sure it's on theme. She definitely steal the night. The whole world is shocked by her appearance. What a wonderful star that's humble and talented. Throughout the night and many interviews. She kept giving credits to her teams!

[@KCNwokoye]

Such a star. Talented and represents Africa so well. She has an awesome team that cheers for her.

[@Eli-nl8rh]

She's so charming omg, one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen

[@juliennebringhurst]

The way my jaw DROPPED when she first entered the carpet. This look is literally the reason why I now know of her 😂

[@Littlething41]

Tyla understood the assignment! So unique and appropriate for the event and theme.

[@kuldoxy5637]

@1:28 when they both said "RUN IT UP!" 😂I just love how grounded and real she is. 😊🙂Also, in certain angles she kinda reminds me of the younger Selena Gomez.😊🔥

[@IrmCik]

The way she talks is addictive, love it

[@WyalitaTravels]

Wow so many highlights in this video ❤ 1. In before makeup stunning 2. The diversity on her team to prepare for the met amazing 3. She is absolutely beautiful and stunning 4. I love her confidence 5. When you hear her talk about the theme behind the dress is even more amazing it's literally sand made out of a dress she literally nailed it❤

[@morgantaylor514]

Easily the most ICONIC look of the night!!!

[@LittleRedMoon16]

I love her she’s so genuine

[@Ssaphine]

she is the moment.

[@evelynwilkerson4800]

Her skin is absolutely gorgeous!

[@geraldogallagher4503]

She is so gorgeous and so is her bestfriend Thato❤😍

[@wendybutler1681]

She's absolutely lovely. Her laughter as she was so unceremoniously carried up the stairs was unexpected and charming. And now we ALL know her name! Well done!

[@Kilibilli]

Watching her with Thato is so cute!! I love their friendship

[@Vanessajbee]

Her whole team KILLED IT!! She looked amazing!!

[@fgerald1310]

That brown hair lady is so pretttyyyyy

[@palesamogorosi8939]

Her name is Thato. She is the childhood best friend of Tyla, and who also happens to be her creative director.

[@fgerald1310]

@@palesamogorosi8939 thanks for putting a name to her face!! She’s gorg

[@juliannej5826]

Tyla ATE. Fav Met look of all times for me!!!

[@yuqicutie]

i love her personality so much

[@ntanemohlala4907]

she was born for stardom!!!!

[@lifestyle_vu6798]

So humble, bubbly and grounded❤❤😍😍A true South African 💎 🇿🇦✨✨

[@Renea-wx5dq]

Tyla has an amazing team, they compliment one another bringing her vision to life and matching her personality is definitely a WIN❤

[@ari_181]

Stunning.... Mom must be so proud of her, she's lovely 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@chaybian]

Tyla is absolutely stunning.

[@sportsnumber1567]

Such a fun, humble and likeable person. She will be a huge star 🌟

[@brianatm]

"i just cant wait to get there and serve" AND U DID MAMASSSS, U TOTALLY DID SERVE

[@hanledelange3658]

This girl is out there

[@leahbennett3939]

My favourite this year !!! She looks so good. She seems like such a sweet person

[@snayemdubu4179]

Thato: Yoh!!! Allure: Yeah!

[@brianatm]

SHES AN ICON

[@sierrasummer4831]

I cried happy tears watching this! You deserve all the success and blessings my babe.

[@laisiraquel3731]

THE BEST LOOK. SHE ATE!!!!!!!!!!! and its only her first year, I'm excited for the next ones

[@awuoroawuor]

Her creative director and her are soooo cute

[@moonlightx_yt434]

Not only was her dress beautiful but she herself is so stunning omg

[@rasquire2497]

Love, love, LOVE the entire look!!! Tyla SLAYED the Met Gala!!!! 🙌🏾

[@joshfloris5137]

Tyla is so humble, I'm so proud of her. Our South African Queen!!!👑🇿🇦❤

[@PistachioDean]

Honestly, I hadn't heard of Tyla before the Met but I WILL be checking out her stuff. She's so stinking beautiful and they smashed this look

[@kendraector4827]

She’s ethereal 😊out of this world a breathe of fresh air luv her music too

[@rosejohnson2697]

Tyla is so cute, natural..wishing All good things for her future

[@chongus_the_chumkinn_]

tyla is sooo natural in front of the camera, no hint of awkwardness in this vid

[@Kleebo12]

Tyla has an amazing team behind her.

[@StrawberryPeach707]

The best met gala look. Tyla looked so elegantly beautiful. That dress made of literal sand and the detailing ate

[@RoseGoldHunii]

Tyla's look was so creative, definitely my fave!!

[@knuffelbeertje83]

Her dress is STUNNING, and she is amazeballs❤❤❤❤

[@TrueWalker88]

She looks like a literal doll. Super tiny yet perfectly shapely.

[@petradonthova1298]

Abso-f-lutely the best look!!!🤩🤩all the respect to the designer♥️

[@lebolenepa8266]

Love it for Tyla. Keep shining 🇿🇦❤️

[@MaryOsire]

BEST DRESSED 💕💕💕 her & her team are amazing wow I loved seeing this beautiful look come together! So proud of Tyla 💗💗

[@marymcghee3023]

She is gorgeous!

[@Heyaheyaheya7]

How can anyone dislike her? She is so sweet 🩷

[@ayamousomarkhairehayamous1540]

She was a QUEEN , very simple and elegant👌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌🤌❤

[@raejiennayzabelle]

SHE'S ALWAYS SERVING!!! UGH I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER

[@User.777.1]

I love how nicely these americans are treating this south african star

[@yashaswinikrishnan1878]

it is her kind and amicable personality. She also seems spiritual and religious so it helps

[@xolovenicole]

Her looks play a big part in that I think

[@bonitakourtney8544]

Americans aren’t all rude like ppl try to make us seem 😭 we respect ppls cultures & background, the ones that don’t are just racists.

[@Methequeen]

If she stood for Gaza like other respectable South Africans, she’d immediately be dropped by the “nice” Americans

[@ty8915]

@@Methequeenthe team that took Israel to the ICC represents us all as South Africans. Hope this helps

[@mphoolifant8038]

Ahhh she's beautiful ❤️

[@Asiareneeofficial]

Wow you are so gorgeous !!!! omg I am so excited about Jump. I played that song non stop since you dropped the album !!!!!

[@elenarowe3642]

Her dress was gorgeous!! She looked amazing!!

[@TheCezu]

So beautiful!