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Anok Yai is the British Fashion Council’s Model of the Year: Know everything about the 27-year-old Sudanese-American supermodel
Sudanese-American supermodel Anok Yai has been announced as the British Fashion Council’s ‘Model of the Year’. Know everything about the 27-year-old star who has changed the course of history and representation for Black women in modelling.
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Anok Yai, Model of The Year
In an unusual move, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the winner of its Model of the Year title a month before the ceremony. The BFC’s official page on Instagram revealed in a new post that supermodel Anok Yai has been crowned as the winner this year. Here’s everything you need to know about her. (Images: Instagram)
In an unusual move, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the winner of its Model of the Year title a month before the ceremony. The BFC’s official page on Instagram revealed in a new post that supermodel Anok Yai has been crowned as the winner this year. Here’s everything you need to know about her. (Images: Instagram)
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Representation Matters
The 27-year-old Sudanese-American model was praised in the post for being “a defining force in today’s fashion landscape.” What she champions on the global stage is artistry and representation. “Her influence continues to shape culture and inspire the next generation,” it further read.
The 27-year-old Sudanese-American model was praised in the post for being “a defining force in today’s fashion landscape.” What she champions on the global stage is artistry and representation. “Her influence continues to shape culture and inspire the next generation,” it further read.
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Highlighting Shows
Her achievements this year alone include kicking off shows for Ferragamo, Coperni, and Hugo Boss and concluding for Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Vetements, and Messika. She also walked for top fashion houses including Saint Laurent, Mugler, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut.
Her achievements this year alone include kicking off shows for Ferragamo, Coperni, and Hugo Boss and concluding for Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Vetements, and Messika. She also walked for top fashion houses including Saint Laurent, Mugler, Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut.
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Campaign Star
When not on the runway, she starred in impressive campaigns that include Mugler’s Alien fragrance and the commercial high-street brand Gap. She also took part in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and appeared on prestigious magazine covers such as Vogue France and Allure.
When not on the runway, she starred in impressive campaigns that include Mugler’s Alien fragrance and the commercial high-street brand Gap. She also took part in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and appeared on prestigious magazine covers such as Vogue France and Allure.
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Selection Process
The process to select the winner this year has been a tad different from previous years. No models were shortlisted; instead, the BFC formed a private panel of industry experts to select the winner directly.
The process to select the winner this year has been a tad different from previous years. No models were shortlisted; instead, the BFC formed a private panel of industry experts to select the winner directly.
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The Jury
The panel included BFC’s new CEO Laura Weir, photographer Campbell Addy, Dazed fashion features director Emma Davidson, stylist Carlos Nazario, casting director Emma Matell, movement director Pat Boguslawski, former Dazed editorial director Kacion Mayers, and 10 Magazine editor-in-chief Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou.
The panel included BFC’s new CEO Laura Weir, photographer Campbell Addy, Dazed fashion features director Emma Davidson, stylist Carlos Nazario, casting director Emma Matell, movement director Pat Boguslawski, former Dazed editorial director Kacion Mayers, and 10 Magazine editor-in-chief Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou.
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Previous Winners
Previously, the coveted title has been given to popular names in fashion, including Bella Hadid, Kate Moss, and Paloma Elsesser. Out of these, Kate Moss has had a record three wins.
Previously, the coveted title has been given to popular names in fashion, including Bella Hadid, Kate Moss, and Paloma Elsesser. Out of these, Kate Moss has had a record three wins.
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Career Achievements
While this has been a recent achievement, Yai also made headlines when she was chosen to open a Prada runway show, becoming the second Black model to do so after Naomi Campbell.
While this has been a recent achievement, Yai also made headlines when she was chosen to open a Prada runway show, becoming the second Black model to do so after Naomi Campbell.
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More Laurels
When it comes to representation, Yai has made a mark with her magazine appearances, featuring in American Vogue three times and bringing attention to Black women with her presence not just on runways and billboards but also in music videos.
When it comes to representation, Yai has made a mark with her magazine appearances, featuring in American Vogue three times and bringing attention to Black women with her presence not just on runways and billboards but also in music videos.
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First Discovery
She was first spotted in a viral photo of her at Howard University’s Homecoming in 2017 that caught the attention of fashion agents. There has clearly been no looking back for her since then.
She was first spotted in a viral photo of her at Howard University’s Homecoming in 2017 that caught the attention of fashion agents. There has clearly been no looking back for her since then.
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