From East London to the International RunwayAbolaji Oshun is a fashion model whose career began after being discovered in East London while he was still a student. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in the London boroughs of Newham and Hackney, he developed an interest in fashion from an early age. Encouraged by friends who believed he had the potential to pursue modeling, he attended scouting opportunities that ultimately led to the start of his professional career.In 2015, Abolaji Oshun was scouted by an agent at Westfield Stratford City, marking the beginning of his journey in the fashion industry. The opportunity introduced him to professional modeling and opened the door to runway shows, advertising campaigns, and editorial work. Over time, he built a portfolio that reflects the versatility expected of today's leading fashion models, working across luxury fashion, commercial projects, and creative editorials.Building a Career in ModelingWhile continuing his education, Abolaji Oshun balanced school with the increasing demands of a professional modeling career. Managing castings, photo shoots, and travel alongside his studies required discipline and adaptability, qualities that became an important part of his professional approach.His portfolio steadily expanded as he collaborated with designers, photographers, and creative teams on projects across different areas of the fashion industry.Runway and Campaign HighlightsA major milestone in Abolaji Oshun's career came in 2020 when he walked in the Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2020 runway show. During the same year, he also appeared in advertising work for Louis Vuitton, further strengthening his presence within international fashion.These projects demonstrated his ability to work across both runway and campaign modeling, highlighting the versatility valued throughout the industry.Editorial WorkEditorial photography has played an important role in Abolaji Oshun's career. In 2020, he appeared in the i-D x AMI and AMI Fall 2020 editorials, contributing to fashion stories that combined contemporary styling with creative visual storytelling.His editorial portfolio continued to grow in 2021 with appearances in Hero Magazine, Man About Town, Mr Porter, and Wallpaper*. He also participated in the Supa 2021 Polaroids project, adding another creative collaboration to his body of work.In 2022, he expanded his campaign portfolio through advertising work for Polo Sport Spring/Summer 2022, continuing to work across both editorial and commercial fashion projects.Balancing Education and FashionAlongside his professional modeling career, Abolaji Oshun continued his education while managing the demands of fashion projects and travel. Like many professionals in the fashion industry, his schedule was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted productions, events, and travel worldwide. Despite these challenges, he continued to build his portfolio and develop his career.Continuing His JourneyFrom his discovery in East London to appearances in luxury runway presentations, international campaigns, and respected fashion editorials, Abolaji Oshun has built a diverse portfolio within contemporary fashion. His experience across runway, campaigns, and editorial projects reflects the adaptability and professionalism valued by designers, photographers, and model agencies, while his career continues to evolve through new creative collaborations.
