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    From Viral TikTok Sensation to Luxury Fashion Muse: “London Bus Aunty” Bemi Orojuogun Joins Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign

    What began as lighthearted TikTok clips of a warm smile and a passing red double-decker bus has turned into a global fashion moment. 

    Bemi Orojuogun, affectionately known as “London Bus Aunty,” has been unveiled as one of the stars of Burberry’s new Back to the City campaign — a vibrant ode to London’s culture, style, and spirit.

    For her loyal online followers, Bemi’s rise feels both surreal and well-deserved. Her videos — simple yet deeply personal — began as a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, whom she met on a London bus. 

    Following his passing last year, she promised to live life to the fullest, capturing joyful snapshots of herself alongside the city’s iconic buses. 

    Those authentic, unfiltered moments resonated far beyond her local streets, drawing millions of views and a growing fan base who found comfort in her warmth and relatability.

    Her digital presence soon caught the eye of high fashion. French label Jacquemus tapped her for a subtly brilliant campaign that blurred the line between candid street charm and polished editorial — amassing over 11 million views in just two days. 

    That viral success cemented Bemi as a unique voice in the influencer space: one who didn’t need overproduced sets or scripted narratives to captivate audiences.

    Now, Burberry has taken notice. In Back to the City, Bemi stands alongside models Nora Attal, Rubuen Bilan–Carroll, and Libby Bennett, as well as musician Jimothy Lacoste, who provides a catchy soundtrack for a stylish tour of the capital aboard a double-decker. 

    For Burberry’s Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee, the campaign reflects the “personality of its people” — the everyday Londoners who shape the city’s identity.

    Bemi is more than a model in these frames; she is a living embodiment of London’s soul — weaving together personal history, cultural symbolism, and a love for the city’s daily rhythms. 

    Her story underscores a shifting reality in fashion marketing: authenticity and personality are now as valuable as runway credentials. 

    Brands aren’t just borrowing her popularity; they are aligning themselves with the genuine connection she has cultivated.

    From buses to billboards, Bemi Orojuogun is proving that sometimes the most compelling fashion statements begin far from the catwalk. In her own way, she has turned London’s streets into her runway.

    Sources: https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/08/bemi-orojuogun-burberry-back-to-city/

    Iamge Credit: BellaNaija

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