
Anok Yai
b. 1997
Anok Yai is most famous for her groundbreaking career as an American fashion model, notably becoming the first South Sudanese woman to open a Prada show and gracing covers of major magazines like Vogue. A surprising lesser-known fact is that she was discovered through a viral Instagram photo taken at Howard University,...Read moreShow less
Anok Yai is most famous for her groundbreaking career as an American fashion model, notably becoming the first South Sudanese woman to open a Prada show and gracing covers of major magazines like Vogue. A surprising lesser-known fact is that she was discovered through a viral Instagram photo taken at Howard University, shifting her path from studying architecture to modeling. Her lasting impact lies in advocating for greater diversity and representation of African descent models in the fashion industry, inspiring future generations.
