Johannesburg, South Africa At only 16 years old, multidisciplinary artist Giselle Niemand is continuing to build an international career that spans music, modelling, acting and dance. Her next journey will take her across three countries, with upcoming appearances in Germany, France and South Korea.
Giselle is set to depart South Africa next week for Germany, marking the beginning of another international chapter in her growing artistic journey. From Germany, she will travel onward to France, where she is scheduled to participate in Paris Fashion Week and take part in an international fashion showcase.
From 2 to 4 October 2026, Giselle will participate in Africa In Paris, presented by Africa Fashion Week in collaboration with Noir Fashion Week Paris. The showcase will bring together African fashion and creative talent on an international platform in Paris.
As part of the event, Giselle will model for New Romantics Couture, a South African fashion house that has been building its presence within the fashion industry. The opportunity follows the brand’s success at Africa Fashion Week last year and its subsequent opportunity to showcase internationally.
For Giselle, the Paris appearance represents another opportunity to gain experience on an international fashion platform while representing South African creative talent abroad. Her involvement also highlights the increasingly international direction of her career, where modelling forms one part of a broader artistic portfolio.
Once her Paris Fashion Week commitments are complete, Giselle will travel to Seoul, South Korea, on 5 October, continuing a journey that moves from fashion into music and live performance.
She is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Itaewon World Music Spirit Festival, an international event designed to bring performers from different countries together through music and cultural exchange.
Giselle’s invitation to perform at the festival followed a preliminary screening process. Organisers reviewed performance material submitted by her and, after the initial selection process, invited her to participate in the festival.
Her Seoul experience is expected to extend beyond the stage. Her festival package includes accommodation and sightseeing, along with a VIP selection of Korean beauty and food products. Her performance is also expected to be filmed and produced for international distribution, potentially allowing audiences outside the festival to experience her work.
The upcoming trip adds to a series of international opportunities that Giselle has already experienced at a young age. Her previous appearances have taken her to the United States and the United Arab Emirates, while her fashion journey has also included participation in New York Fashion Week.
With each international opportunity, Giselle continues to explore different sides of the entertainment and creative industries. Music allows her to express herself through performance, while modelling places her in the world of fashion. Acting and dance further expand her creative range and provide additional avenues through which she can develop her skills.
Her multidisciplinary approach has become an important part of her artistic identity. Rather than limiting herself to one creative field, Giselle is building experience across several disciplines and using international platforms to broaden her exposure.
At 16, her upcoming journey represents more than a series of international destinations. It is another opportunity to gain professional experience, connect with creative communities from different countries and represent South African talent on international platforms.
From Germany to Paris and then Seoul, Giselle’s next international chapter is set to combine fashion, performance and cultural experiences across three countries.
Germany first, Paris next, and Seoul after that another international chapter is about to begin for Giselle Niemand.
