THE SUPERMODEL RESPONSIBLE FOR QUENCHING PRADA'S 20-YEAR THIRST.
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- THE ANOK YAI DOCUMENTARY.
Anok Yai is a Sudanese-American model who has taken the fashion industry by storm with her striking beauty, unique look, and undeniable talent. Born in Egypt in 1997, Anok grew up in New Hampshire, where she attended Manchester High School West before enrolling at Plymouth State University to study biochemistry.
Despite her academic pursuits, Anok had always been interested in fashion and modeling, and it was during her sophomore year at college that her life took a dramatic turn. While attending Yardfest, a homecoming party at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Anok was scouted by a photographer who was struck by her stunning features and natural charisma. The photographer took a few candid photos of Anok and posted them on Instagram, which quickly went viral and caught the attention of modeling agencies across the world.
Within a matter of days, Anok was contacted by top modeling agencies like Next Model Management, Wilhelmina Models, and Elite Model Management, all of whom were eager to sign her. After much consideration, Anok ultimately decided to sign with Next Model Management, which had a long-standing reputation for discovering and developing some of the most successful models in the industry.
Anok's rise to fame was meteoric. Within a few months of signing with Next, she had landed her first major campaign with Prada, which featured her as the face of their Fall/Winter 2018 collection.
The booking broke history, with Anok becoming the first Sudanese, and second Black woman ever to open a Prada fashion show.
The campaign was a huge success and catapulted Anok into the spotlight, making her one of the most talked-about models of the season.
Since then, Anok has gone on to work with some of the most prestigious brands in the world, including Estée Lauder, Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, and Valentino. She has graced the pages of magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, and has walked the runway for top designers at fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, London, and New York.
Anok's success as a model is not just due to her stunning looks, but also her unique background and perspective. As a Sudanese-American, Anok brings a fresh perspective to the fashion industry, challenging traditional beauty standards and paving the way for more diverse representation on the runway and in campaigns.
In interviews, Anok has spoken about the importance of representation in the fashion industry and the need for more diversity and inclusivity. She has also been vocal about her experience growing up as a person of color in America and the challenges she has faced as a result of systemic racism.
Despite the challenges, Anok remains dedicated to using her platform to promote change and inspire others. In 2020, she launched the Anok Yai Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through education and mentorship programs. The foundation partners with schools and community organizations to provide resources and support to students from marginalized communities, helping them to achieve their full potential and pursue their dreams.
Anok's impact on the fashion industry and beyond cannot be overstated. She has shattered barriers and broken down stereotypes, paving the way for a new generation of models and activists. Her unique perspective and unwavering dedication to promoting change have made her a role model for people all over the world.
In her personal life, Anok is known for her humility and down-to-earth personality. Despite her rapid rise to fame, she remains grounded and committed to her family and community. In interviews, she has spoken about the importance of staying true to oneself and never losing sight of one's values, no matter how successful one becomes.
As she continues to make her mark on the fashion industry, Anok shows no signs of slowing down. With her incredible talent, unique perspective, and unwavering dedication to promoting change, she is poised to become one of the most influential figures of her generation.
**Liya Kebede’s Estée Lauder contract was in 2003, not 2002.
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Love this so much!!! Do these kind of videos for more models 🫶🏻🫶🏻
…AND WILL. ADUT AKECH BIOR, releasing SOON! 😌
Thank you for watching! I’m so taken aback by the positive reception to this video! Blessed. Thanks. 🥹
Love that you’re highlighting the impact South Sudanese models have had in fashion in the last several years. They have such extraordinary looks - that includes Anok Yai, of course.
Thank you much! 🥹🙌🏿 There really has been a Sudanese takeover as of late-and it’s AMAZING.
Who are some of your favorites?
Sudanese women are the most STUNNING women on Earth.
Yesss! Duckie and Nikki Thot too!
Anok is a ROCKSTAR. She's so self-possessed, driven, laid back and cool! She's of course stunningly beautiful. 😍🔥💥
RIGHT?! Such a chill vibe-truly beautiful, inside and out. 🤎🙌🏿
Anok Yai, is just another example of how models of African descent, can be extremely influential in the world of fashion. There are so many names of the past: I'll name a few, Iman Abdul Majhid, of course everyone knows the one named model, Katoucha Niane r.i.p, one of my favorites ( please look her up, ), Rebecca Ayoko, another favorite,Ana Gethana, another favorite,Sadiya Guheye, absolutely beautiful, Alex Wek, seeing her in person was, like damn she's really pretty like a baby doll come too life, Ubah Hassa, and Amelia Virelli, a model of compelling gravitas,ust too name a few that come to mind. But I would be remiss to not include Mr. Yves Saint Laurent, who hand picked and consistently worked with models of African descent, as was also mentioned by Iman, when she went to castings at Saint Laurent. Good stuff my friend, please continue to post. Cheers!!!🎉
You named some of my faves! Hoping to create a few pieces on them in the future. 🤎
I really love that these kind of videos and content of her are being made while she is still walking runways and working, like we don't need to only cherish models when their careers are over, but we can celebrate them in the meantime, she deserves all the hype, a real proffesional supermodel 💜
This comment. THIS. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 It pretty much echoes the mission statement for this channel, and BLACK GLOSS as a project:
Frankly, as much as we all love it, this industry will dispose models at such a high rate. I want to make sure there’s history to reference back to, especially when it’s often so scarce. Highlights to reflect on. They deserve.
Especially in context of Black models. Thanks for watching! 🥹🙌🏿
What an absolute goddess, from her voice to her speech. From her walk to her eyes, one can sense her spirit. Thank you so much for sharing such an inspiring story!
Ugh, this was touching. Thank you! 🥹😍
@@astonemmm thank YOU! Keep up the great work!
What an incredible story! Definitely right place at the right time, and you can't go wrong being inspired by an icon like Naomi Campbell. Wishing Anok much continued success.
Truly. I'm so glad she went to that concert, lol. ♥
Anok Yai is sublime absolutely exquisite I am so happy for her she definitely was born to be a Model
🥹🤎🙌🏿 She went from admiring supermodels to BECOMING a supermodel. Just perfect.
@@astonemmm it was always her destiny to become a Model just look at her aesthetic she's a work of art
HERE FOR BLACK CREATORS AND BLACK BEAUTY. Thank you for creating this video for us!
Thank YOU for watching! I low-mid-highkey do this for y’all! 🤎 Thank you.
She's GORGEOUS! Gosh! 😍😍😍
SO gorgeous. Her features are perfect. 😍🙌🏿
Anok dressed as storm from x-men was perfection. That's when I started following her.
He face is something else entirely. Inexplicable. And that walk. It's so her!
Would “FLAWLESS AF” be appropriate for us to say right now? 🤔😍🙌🏿🙌🏿
She is soooooooo beautiful, we need more models like this...
There’s a new wave on the way… should I make a video about them? 🤔
@@astonemmm Mos def
Our beautiful Anok Yai🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸🇸 everytime I see the women from my country on billboards I'm like woooo!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 These modelling agencies would be shocked if they visited South Sudan, the girls all look like supermodels 🤣
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Statuesque, brown, and BEAUTIFUL. 😍🙌🏿
I LOVE how you made this beautiful woman who's already intriguing and mesmerizing......your video brought GREATER DEPTH to her beauty AND her intellect! Your EDITING TOLD A STORY of inspiration, power, complexity and rich Sudanese legacy in the making!... Subscribed!! I'll be DEFINITELY waiting for more!😊💯🎯❤️🥰
🥹😍 THAT WAS THE PLAN! Mission accomplished then! I’m tryna make sure they ALL get their flowers.
I loved Anok from day 1. Let this video be an eye opening lesson to all the black influencers who love promoting these brands who could less about representing us in the open. 2023 and we’re still having this conversation🤦🏾♀️. Great video new sub🙌🏾❤️
The topic of “how diverse is fashion, really” has been on my mind…
Thank you! And thanks for watching. 🥹🤎
Really fantastic video essay - Anok also has an amazing sense of humour too! ❤
She really does. Her being stressed over the subway rats in that Vogue Diary video still has me screaming. 😂
I think the honor of opening a show is over emphasized. The average person could care less and would never know. The fact that she was hired by Estee Lauder - now that is amazing....
Valid! While making this, digging into Estee’s history, and with their spokesmodel track record, it’s CERTAINLY amazing… 👀😂
@astonem The American Industry has a shameful record altogether, espc when you consider that ppl of African Origins in the U S are Not exactly a small percentage of the Population💜💜it's been beyond a joke there for a long time🤔💜 - & am not yet convinced they've learned the error of their ways, tbh (I put NOTHING past those jokers - they don't seem to understand how it should work - & there is still No Actual Equality in the U S - & that especially, needs to change, & fast- how do they get away with that kind of thing; in 2023?!🙏💜🇬🇧💜
She's freaking stunning!!!!!
🙌🏿 It’s something in her eyes that does it for me! 😍
@@astonemmm Yes, got that right!!!!
This is how most supermodels get discovered. I am so happy for her success. Those striking foxy eyes and beautiful chocolate skin! Bellísima.
Her SKIN is BEAUTIFUL…..❤❤❤
Thank you for this. I dont normally pay attention to models, but you did a great job highlighting this beautiful woman 😊🙆🏾♀️
Whew, some of these comments are making me all emotional. 🥹😂 Thank you!
south Sudanese people should be the face of Africa gosh they are the most striking stunning people.
Stunning. Both Anok and your production.
DOUBLE WIN. Lol, thank you so much. And thanks for watching! 🥹🙌🏿🙌🏿
This video was so well made. So often do I watch a CZcams video about something and afterwards have to google for more photos but you did such a good job of including everything I wanted to see while keeping the editing interesting and not over the top. Subscribing and excited for more videos!
Thank you! 🥹😍🙌🏿 I’m so happy to be forming a community that loves the modeling industry as much as I do!
The narration. Feels like a classic.
It reminds me of E! in the 90s, when it was all about fashion.
Another one of those comments that hits home for me! 🙌🏿 My content’s overall “theme” ties in a lot of that tangible, vintage feeling, fashion era in the mid-late 90s.
I’ll discuss a lot of this later on the channel for sure! 🤎
Extraordinary story. Brave. I love the self actualization aspect. So happy for her as the South Sudanese have suffered so much. Such a deserving young woman❤
Heavy on the self-actualization. 🥹
I grew up in the place whe no afropeople, we just never had emigrants from Africa. I lived in Middle Asia, Russia... but i know racism and nationalism (in a bad sense of it). Person can be white, absolutely, like me for example, but armenian, for example, and unpleasant things will be thrown in the face in a flash. I speak absolutely pure russian, beautiful literature russian, but still there are people who might call me unpleasantly just for my exotic name. Even the fact I'm cristian doesn't make sense for such a people))) i guess, that such attitude will exist forever. But of course both sides have to develope culture within oneself, community and nation, and step by step things will get better. This girl is incredible just like any hard worker and person with true dignity and honour. Wish Africa better, prosperous life without war 💖💖💖
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Thank you, Sir, for presenting a black model as intelligent above all else that was a gift and I am grateful.
You’re welcome! Just doing my best to show how multi-faceted, as well as beautiful, young Black women are, especially in an industry that disposes of many once the new crop arrives…
She was born ready 💯🖤🔥💥
LIKE?! Had it from the start. Imagine her in person! 😳😍
What amazing refined features, a natural fashion model. Petite but not small.
She’s one of those who won the “genetic lottery”, lmao. 😍🙌🏿🙌🏿
That last photo was everything, must have in any collection!!!!
*saves* 😂🤎
Love this video
Anok is hands down one of the worlds most beautiful humans to walk this earth
Please do more videos like these
STUNNING! And thank you! 🥹😍 More of them coming to the series soon!
You are talented & Anok is gorgeous , great thank you
Thank you so much! 🥰
To me she is the the TOP model of today!
And the model future generations will reference back and look up too! So crazy. 🥹😍
@@astonemmm for sure! That walk and especially those editorials im obsessed
LOVE ANOK! I remember when that photo went viral - glad I clicked in this video. SUBSCRIBED 🙂
Me too! Remember when Instagram was actually good? 😂 And hey, thank you for the support, for real. 🥹🙌🏿
Wow she's so much more than a model
Sure is! 😍😍😍 Beautiful and well rounded.
side eye to Prada. I will say that when we come through its the extra that shows seemingly effortless. perhaps called natural born talent. thanks for this video, I really enjoyed it.
**bombastic. ***criminal. LMAO. Thank you for watching, and you enjoying the content truly makes it worthwhile. 🙌🏿
🌿🌺🧠🌺🌿Another inspirational mini docu🌿
🌿👑🌿GOD BLESS🌿🕊🌿
Your editing is so enjoyable, thank you for making this. ❤
I have nothing to do with models or makeup or fashion but I am solely subscribing for that dope anchoring you did. Mixed with sarcasm and humor and truth..this genuine presentation is what we need more of😊 🙌
🥹 I said wow. Thank you so #?!%#! much!
I am SO GLAD I found both you & this channel!
THANK YOU! 🥹 Glad to have you part of the squad. Welcome, lol.
Yo B it’s Mel I’m proud of you my brother. You should have been doing this like we said yeaaaaaaars ago but you have something special here family.Praying for you and your community to grow. You’ll get to 1000 in about 2-3 months if you keep this up. Phenomenal work my brother love always. 👊 💜
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Her beautiful, pure, untainted skin! I’m so jealous.
@AstonEm thank you so much for doing this. ❤❤❤ I learned so much about this stunning woman, who is an inspiration. Please continue to make content like this. Congrats Anok, I wish you every blessing and success! 🙏🏾
THANK YOU! Heavy on the blessings. 🤎 And thank you for watching!
I LOVE the way You talk! You're delightful. I don't subscribe to Anyone!! Ever! But I think You just changed that. Thank You 💞
You shine a light where others don't. This Woman is Beautiful😍🤩!! Prada was My first Designer Bag/Purse. She set Her boundary, and they* complied. Poetic Justice🔥👏💖...
THANK YOU! 😍🥹 I’m hoping to make your stay worthwhile! 🤎
Thank you so much for this !
No, thank YOU! Thanks for watching! More to come like this soon!
Beautiful presentation!
🥹🥹🥹 Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Gorgeous, conscious, elegant, smart n articulate...a winning combination on or off the runway 🖤🖤🖤
The WINNING COMBO. 😍
She's so beautiful
Sheer chic elegance
Love her stylish walk👌💃
It’s developed over time and it’s beautiful. 😍
I just found your Chanel because I watch Haute La Mode and a couple other fashion channels.. so thanks for mentioning that you do runway vids.. I'm addicted to those so I subscribed.. looking forward to watching your content!!
🥹🥹🥹 THIS. This is amazing. The algorithm is doing something and I’m happy to meet others with the same affinity as I. 🤎 And thank you!
Eyyy just found this channel and I am so happy that I did! Love the presentation; both visually and in regards to the depth of information. Keep it up!
WHY ARE MY EYEBALLS SWEATING A LIL BIT? 🥹🥲 This made me emotional. Thank you for the support, for real. 🙌🏿
She is beautiful and with a firm and strong projection. Love her
Beautifully put! 🥹😍
The passion with which you delivered this video !!! I have to subscribe
🥹 The fact that so many felt my actual enjoyment and that it translated on film. 😍🙌🏿 Thank you!
Tuh!!! 11k views!!! 🔥🔥 I love learning more about the models background. And the editing is 🤌🏾 as always! Love this so much 🫶🏾
TUH! 🥹🤎 It’s my good sis supporting me like this. Thank you, always.
First and foremost thank you thank yoU! I must agree with the comments before mine. This is plethora of useful information that's needed to be expressed. I'm addicted to what you have to present please keep up this good work Mr. Aston Em
I’m so appreciative and overwhelmed by the outpouring support on this piece. 🥹 Thank you! There’s more to come-take a seat, get comfy!
@@astonemmm Sure will take up the offer bout time
Aanok and adut are gorgeous
Fantastic video ! Loved this!
🥹🥹🥹 I can’t say it enough-thank you, thank you.
I loved this video. And I love runway videos so keep making them
Thank you so much! And your wish is my command. 🥹😍🙌🏿
Very interested in watching this video later...
Just had to comment, after seeing the video cover, that this girl is stunning!
And the video presenter has gorgeous, perfect skin...🍯🍫
*geeks out over someone adding his content to their “watch later” list* 😍😂
Thank you! 🥰
Anok is everything😍😍😍
AND MORE. 😍
Gorgeous 🍃🧿🕯️🪄💖🌺🧜🏿♀️
Absolute. 😍😍😍😍
Brilliant video.
And love the music too 🙌
☺️🙌🏿 Thank you Garcelle! Lol. And thank you for watching! All music I use is from Artlist.io!
Bravo. This was so incredibly amazing. She is such a talent and bright light. I love her look and seductive walk. She is such a force in the industry. One of my fabs. ❤
🥹🙌🏿 Thank you so much for watching! 🤎
beautifully made video, love it so much!
The support never gets old-thank you from the bottom of my lil Jamaican heart. 😂🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
She looks amazing..
AMAZING. 🥹 “Siri, define PERFECTION please.” Lmao.
I make a lot of costumes and have a desire to learn more about modeling and the fashion industry to have a better understanding of it all. Your way of editing, music choices, and how you present the stories of these fantastic people is great and engaging. Subscribed! Hoping your channel can get big quickly so more folks can enjoy your content :-)
Ugh, thank you so much! 🥹
The community forming with this channel is more than I could ever ask for! Recognition is always a wonderful thing, but comments like this… I’m more geeked for that! 🤎
love your channel! anok is so inspirational and one of the most beautiful women everr
🥹 THANK you! Thank you for watching. 🥹
great video- thank you!
🥹🥹🥹 You’re very welcome.
Such a great video, great mix of footage and you talking, really compelling ! Didn’t even see the 7 minutes go by
🥹 Thank you! It’s like, as a creator, you just kinda “go with what feels right” and hope for the best. Lmao. The most gratifying thing is essentially, pleasing you all. 🤎 So grateful.
Wow. She is beautiful, unique and graceful. Everything a model should be!
Heavy on the EVERYTHING. 😍🙌🏿
This video is so exquisite✨ I love it so much,my dream is to be a model when I’m older
YOU CAN DO AND BE WHOEVER YOU WANT TO BE! 🥹🙌🏿
I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE THINGS CHANGE, BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU. PAT EVANS
runway collection videosssss!!!Poppppin!!! I had to subscribe 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you !
You’re welcome. Thank YOU for watching! 🥹🙌🏿
Your video, voice and breakdown with visuals of Anok's journey was excellent, Subscribed!
I’m so comforted by these messages about my voice. 🥹😂 I cringe, but from here on out, a lot less now. 🤎 Thank you!
ANUK Gorgeous. Stunning stunning woman
Beautiful,insightful-enjoyed your approach ( …and have enjoyed Ur runway work)
Thank you! Hoping to bring more content like this too you soon! 🥹🙌🏿
First time seeing your work! Amazing!!!
🥹 Thank you! And again, thank you!
This video was so good I hope your channel gets more recognition
🥹🥹🥹 This comment touched me. Thank you! And thanks for watching, for real! 🤎🙌🏿
I'm here for all of this!!! Must subscribe!!!
TAPPED IN! 😍🙌🏿 Thank you so much! More coming soon!
I never knew that was her from the viral picture! it was everywhere!
Glad I could give insight. That’s her! Turned her into a star.
Can't wait to see more. You have aMAzing runway footage!
Inspiring ❗
Not mine! 👀😂 Courtesy to the brands and channels that post the videos though. I just edit them together like I does… lmao. 🤎
@@astonemmm
Either way great watching - eye catching ❗
My GOD she is beautiful, me an admirer of persons of color anyway, I’m stunned by her beauty.
The kind of beauty that makes you stare, even though we know it’s rude, but we can’t help it. 😳😍😂
Wonderful content!love it!
The fact that you enjoyed it. I honestly couldn’t ask for more… 🥹😍🙌🏿
I remember those photos. That was her???? Woo
SURE WAS! Remember everyone reporting them! Especially the IG Black beauty pages. 😍🙌🏿
Anok Yao is my all time favorite model!! She’s hilarious too lol!
I love your content, Yes!!!
Thank you for watching! 🥹🙌🏿
Great content and I love your campiness ❤
🥹🙌🏿 Thank you! (Word describes me very well, lmao.)
Absolutely stunning ! BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL !
Always. 🤎
Absolutely love this video omg
🥹 Thank you! Grateful for you watching!
OMG baby girl is soooooo FLAWLESS AND GORGEOUS 🌹
HEAVY ON THE FLAWLESS. 😍💅🏿
Instant follower.... well done
🥹😍🙌🏿 Aye! Thank you! More on the way!
O love Anok and I love my black skin.
Wear it well. 🥹🤎
Do one about Tyson beckford I think he is a underrated model.
Waitttt, this is a great suggestion! I wondered if people would wanna see male models too! Hmm. 😏🤔
Can you do a video on the Lineisy Montero FW15 Prada afro-hair runway/campaign/exclusive moment? Although the natural hair movement was already a thing, the Lineisy Prada runway hair moment really started a “trend” in fashion that gave natural hair the jump to crossover into mainstream media. The hair diversity on the runways allowed for a less cookie-cutter casting direction which allowed for greater general diversity (and arguably was the catalyst for Anok’s opening). An overlooked majorly impactful Black Prada moment if you ask me!
Thank you for this tidbit! I was aware, but not to this extent. Had to research more into it! 😂 Seems like a VERY intriguing video topic…
Oh that's her, I remember seeing that pic on twitter😮
YEP! It was IG for me. 😍🙌🏿
I wanted to like this thirty more times while watching.
“CZcams, THIS IS ASTON SPEAKING. Let them like my video thirty times please! Don’t get in their way, thanks.” 😂🤎🤎🤎
Thank you for watching, for real! 🥰
Love Love Love
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 🤎
the channel I didnt know I needed
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you! I got you! One stop shop for all your Black supermodel needs! Lmao. 🤎