Anok Yai Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Date of Birth | December 20, 1997 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Boyfriend | Alton Mason |
Anok Yai is an American model who is well-known for being the first model of South Sudanese descent who have opened a fashion show for the leading fashion house, Prada. After Naomi Campbell, she became the 2nd black model in the history of fashion to open a show for Prada. Anok Yai was discovered by a photographer in October 2017 and soon after, he posted her picture on Instagram which attracted a lot of attention and, just like that, her modeling career embarked. Since then, she has walked the ramp for a number of major fashion houses and designers which include the likes of Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Max Mara, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Chanel, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten, Valentino, Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Dior, Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, Haider Ackermann, Alexander McQueen, and Alexander Wang. Anok Yai has also been featured on the covers of several magazines such as Dazed Magazine, i-D Magazine, Another Magazine, Vogue Korea, CR Fashion Book, Vogue Italia, Vogue Brasil, The New York Times Style Magazine, and Vogue Japan. Moreover, she has also garnered an immense fan base on social media and enjoys more than 500k followers on Instagram and more than 10k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Anok Yai
Nick Name
Anok
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Cairo, Egypt
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Anok Yai got enrolled at Manchester High School West which is a public high school located in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating high school, she went on to studied at Plymouth State University, a public university located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, while aiming to become a doctor.
Occupation
Model
Family
- Father – He has worked for Easterseals.
- Mother – She has served as a nurse.
- Siblings – Alim Yai (Sister) (Financial Consultant, Manager)
Manager
Anok Yai is managed by –
- Next New York – New York
- Next Paris – Paris
- Next Milan – Milan
- Next London – London
- Alim Yai, Manager
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Anok Yai has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Anok Yai is of South Sudanese descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Lean body
- Arched eyebrows
- Pouty lips
Shoe Size
10 (US) or 7.5 (UK) or 40.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Anok Yai has done endorsement work for a variety of brands such as Prada, Nike, Estee Lauder, Alexander Wang, Fendi, Burberry, Chanel, Saint Laurent, H&M, Versace, Max Mara, Tom Ford, and Prada Eyewear.
Best Known For
- Having walked for a number of designers and brands such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Max Mara, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Chanel, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, Chloe, Dries Van Noten, Loewe, Valentino, Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Sacai, Dior, Proenza Schouler, Tom Ford, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, Lanvin, Haider Ackermann, Alexander McQueen, and Alexander Wang
- Appearing on the covers of various magazines like Dazed Magazine, i-D Magazine, Purple Magazine, Dust Magazine, Another Magazine, Vogue Korea, CR Fashion Book, Vogue Italia, Vogue Brasil, The New York Times Style Magazine, and Vogue Japan
- Having been featured in several editorials and magazines such as Self Service, Pop Magazine, V Magazine, Dazed Magazine, British Vogue, Vogue Italia, Estee Lauder, i-D Magazine, The New York Times Style Magazine, Purple Magazine, Garage Magazine, American Vogue, CR Fashion Book, W Magazine, Elle U.S., Harper’s Bazaar U.S., Another Magazine, Vogue Korea, Vogue Paris, Vogue Japan, Vogue Brasil, Vogue Taiwan, Vogue China, Harper’s Bazaar UK, Harper’s Bazaar Australia, Harper’s Bazaar Mexico, and Harper’s Bazaar Germany
First Fashion Show
Anok Yai made her fashion show debut by walking the ramp at the Prada F/W 18 Men’s and Women’s Show.
Personal Trainer
Anok Yai has maintained a toned body by working out on a regular basis and leading an active life. Also, she makes sure to drink adequate water every day to keep herself hydrated and her skin radiant.
Anok Yai Favorite Things
- Food – Fries, Cheeseburgers
Source – Estée Lauder
Anok Yai Facts
Featured Image by Anok Yai / Instagram
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