Kenyan digital creator Achieng Agutu walked the runway in Paris. This was at the L’Oréal Paris Fashion Week 2025 show.
The event happened on Sunday at the famous Eiffel Tower. This annual show mixes high fashion with messages of strength. L’Oréal celebrated its focus on inclusivity. Agutu was an important part of this celebration.
A Voice for Body Positivity
Agutu is well known for advocating body positivity. She gained a huge global audience and shares inspiring videos and positive messages online. This show was her first time walking in Paris Fashion Week.
Her debut shows she is a rising global influencer. It also highlights the increasing importance of African voices in high fashion.
Agutu wore a long black and gold gown by Balmain. She looked full of confidence as she walked.
She appeared next to major stars like Viola Davis and Eva Longoria. The show was titled “Stand Strong: Beauty in Every Voice.” It celebrated being unique and having representation.
Her Message: “You Belong”
Agutu spoke backstage about why this moment mattered. She said the walk was about more than clothes. She wanted to send a message to all young women.
“It’s about telling every Black girl, every curvy girl, every African girl that she belongs on the biggest stages in the world—just as she is,” Agutu stated. Agutu grew up in Kisumu, Kenya.
She later moved to the United states of America, where she earned a Master’s degree. She started her career by sharing personal stories online. A big moment came when she was featured in the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Inspiring a Global Future
L’Oréal’s 2025 show aimed to change beauty standards. Agutu’s presence sent a strong message to the world. The future of fashion is open, daring, and global.
With the Eiffel Tower lit up behind her, Achieng Agutu owned her moment. Her successful walk inspired millions of viewers worldwide.
by Eugene okumu
