May 18, 2023

The Burna Boy x Jean Paul Gaultier sunglasses Collab has finally been released! the Collab between the two came as a shock to fans, when on the 15th of may 2023 the revered French high fashion and luxury brand Jean Paul Gaultier, (JPG for short) announced a new collaboration with the African Giant. Not long after, Burna boy himself confirmed the collaboration with JPG by putting up a post on Instagram with a caption asking fans to guess what they think the Collab would look like. THE RELEASE The Spaceship Artist is currently on his Love Damini stadium tour in Europe. the tour kicked off on the 20th of may in Paris. there was little to no information disclosed about the Burna boy sunglasses collaboration with JPG. till it’s unveiling on the first of June and it’s subsequent release the very next day. the glasses are inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier 90’s archive sunglasses. this unique re-edition sunglasses are served in 3 different styles and comes in 4 colorways. the glasses features a sleek design frame with interesting details around the bridge and hinges. the shades are available for a steep price range of $450-$590 that’s about N207,000- N271,000. Considering the fact that this is his first high-fashion collaboration, these glasses speak well of Burna’s unique sense of style and fit so well into his current aesthetic. the artist has really come into his own fashion-wise so-much-so that earlier this year he and Tems made history as the first Nigerian stars to get invited to the Biggest Night in Fashion. This is definitely just the beginning of Burna’s journey into the world of fashion, and ultimately cementing his place as a Nigerian fashion icon.