Top Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi Onweagba Orlandi who is based in New York, and married to top fashion designer Luca Orlandi, stars in Swarovski’s new mother’s day collection fashion show. She features along with her son, wearing swarovski jewelry. American model Devon Aoki and her three children were also in the campaign.
Swarovski is known for having a mastery of crystal cutting, an enduring passion for innovation and design as well as being the world’s premier jewelry and accessory brand.
After moving to New York City, where she still lives, Oluchi began appearing in editorials for American and Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Allure, and Nylon. Oluchi has also appeared on the covers of Italian Vogue, Elle, i-D, Pop, Untold, and Surface.
She has walked the runways for Gucci, Carolina Herrera, John Galliano, Missoni, Tommy Hilfiger, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Jeremy Scott, Helmut Lang, Fendi, Anna Sui, Givenchy, Kenzo, Giorgio Armani, Céline, Nina Ricci, and Diane Von Furstenberg.
She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Gianfranco Ferré, Lancôme, Ann Taylor, Clinique, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Banana Republic, Gap, Express, L’Oreal, Coca-Cola, as well as working for Victoria’s Secret in print walking for seven consecutive years in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Beyond modeling, Onweagba tries to serve as a role model for other aspiring talents in Nigeria, especially young girls. She is currently the host and head judge of Africa’s Next Top Model.
