Drea de Matteo's trip to London Fashion Week took an unexpected turn in Paris after The Sopranos star was detained by customs officials while travelling to the UK. The actress said brass knuckles were found in her luggage, delaying her journey to the OnlyFans fashion show.
Despite the detour, de Matteo eventually made it to London and took part in the Natasha Zinko x OnlyFans presentation. The event marked OnlyFans' London Fashion Week debut and also featured Kelly Osbourne and Katie Price.
Drea de Matteo's Paris Detention
De Matteo described the incident to Page Six, saying she was detained by customs officials during her stop in Paris. She said officers took her to a 'nice little jail cell area' before she was allowed to continue her journey.
According to the actress, the detention happened because brass knuckles were found in her bags. She said the officials were polite and made a joke, saying: 'If you were to get semi-arrested or detained anywhere in the world, I'd have to say that Paris is the place to do it because they were lovely. They were actually very apologetic because they felt like it was ridiculous.'
De Matteo also added: 'But they didn't catch any of the knives in the bags, which was even more f*king insane.'
The unexpected stop meant her journey to London was delayed, but it did not prevent her from appearing at the fashion event.
From OnlyFans to London Fashion Week
De Matteo's connection to the show came through Leah McSweeney, who hosted OnlyFans Fashion Files. She said the former Real Housewives of New York star helped bring her into the show, suggesting she was a natural fit because of her views on independence and freedom.
De Matteo has had a long-running relationship with OnlyFans since joining the platform in 2023. She has previously discussed turning to the site during a difficult period financially, including concerns about losing her home.
Her latest appearance also comes as she takes on new acting work. De Matteo said that she had recently worked on a television project and filmed a movie with John Travolta. She said she was open to taking on more acting work, provided the projects were right for her.
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The Natasha Zinko x OnlyFans Fashion Show
The fashion presentation was built around Natasha Zinko's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Pay Per View. The designer created a theatrical setup inspired by surveillance and the experience of being watched, instead of relying on a conventional catwalk.
The show took place at Collins Music Hall in Islington, with models positioned in windows and viewing spaces while guests watched from below. The concept drew from the panopticon, a circular prison design associated with constant observation.
The collaboration also introduced an 18-piece capsule collection created by Zinko and OnlyFans. The capsule was incorporated into the wider 42-look presentation, bringing the platform's branding into the designer's collection.
The show was OnlyFans' first London Fashion Week appearance, following its involvement in fashion events in Paris and New York. Zinko also joined OnlyFans as a creator, with the platform offering her subscribers access to content connected to her studio and creative process.
