Anok Yai named 2025 British Fashion Awards ‘Model of the Year’

 


BY C STONE | THE SUPER HOT ||| FASHION NEWS ||| EDITOR IN CHIEF

The British Fashion Awards have made American-Sudan Model Anok Yai 'Model of the Year'. 


Via the British Fashion Awards:

“A defining force in today’s fashion landscape, Anok’s impact transcends the runway—from redefining beauty standards to championing artistry and representation on a global stage. Her influence continues to shape culture and inspire the next generation,” the British Fashion Council shared in a celebratory Instagram post.


Anok Yai was born on December 20, 1997 and was born in Cairo, Egypt. 


via Wikipedia

Yai was born in Cairo, Egypt, after her family fled genocide in Sudan. She comes from a Christian family. When she was 3, her family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. 


Her mother is a nurse and her father works for Easter seals; her sister Alim is her manager and a financial consultant. Yai graduated from Manchester High School West and attended Plymouth State University studying biochemistry, intending to become a doctor.


Congratulations to Anok Yai, a well-deserved and long-overdue recognition!



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