The 50th Anniversary Issue of W is an all-out supermodel party featuring 17 address movie stars which range from the world’s most famous names to ladies who are very well on the method to fashion domination that is total. See every cover model here and read Jenny Comita’s essay about the evolution of the beauty standards that define the industry here.
You were discovered as a student at Howard University in October 2017, and by February 2018 you were opening the Prada show at Milan Fashion Week, the Black that is first model achieve this in two decades. Had been you mindful which you had been history that is making
When I opened the Prada show, I didn’t realize that I was the Black that is first model Naomi [Campbell] to start. Even though i acquired from the everyone and runway congratulated me, I didn’t realize. It wasn’t until afterward, when my agent called me. That was a surreal experience and definitely one of my career moments that are biggest.
Maximilian dress; Missoni bra and briefs; Raf Simons cap; Swarovski earrings, necklace, and bracelet; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; stylist’s very own fishnets.
LaQuan Smith coat and dress; Gucci dress (worn as camisole); Patricia Underwood cap; Swarovski earrings and necklace; Giuseppe Zanotti footwear; stylist’s very own fishnets.
Growing Up in Manchester, New Hampshire, were you always interested in fashion?
I’ve always been very artistic and had a love for fashion and art. In high school and school that is middle could have these crazy clothes. We accustomed have mohawks and green and hot hair that is pink. I would do crazy, outlandish things with how I dressed. In seventh or grade that is eighth We found college in stilettos. My mom I want to dress almost any means, but she hated if i’d wear makeup.Ahluwalia layer; Araks bralette and briefs; Prada
shoes; stylist’s very own fishnets.Balenciaga gown and shoes; Swarovski
necklace and bracelet.
How perhaps you have seen the modeling industry shift in the last several years?
Since the Covid pandemic, models experienced more control that is creative. I’ve had the opportunity to creative-direct some shoots, and at this stage of my career, I can be more than a model—I can be an artist. A runway show is a collaborative effort at the end of the day. As a model, it is possible to often just feel like a hanger. But when I’m on the runway, it feels like a performance. I’m at a point now where me artistic freedom, I’m just going to take it.Anok if you don’t give Yai wears an Off-White top and dress;
Jimmy Choo shoes; stylist’s very own bra and gloves.The Brazilian professional photographer Rafael Pavarotti has built himself with a eye that is clear structure and a fondness of vibrant colors. For
W
’s 50th anniversary problem, he captured Anok Yai, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Precious Lee, and Adut Akech—models with a very good viewpoint and a level more powerful feeling of self.
Hair by Eugene Souleiman at Streeters; makeup products by Chiao-Li Hsu for Lashify at CLM; manicures by Eri Handa for Chanel Beauty in the home Agency. Casting by Michelle Lee at Michelle Lee Casting. Set design by Mary Howard at MHS Artists.(*)Anok Yai at upcoming; made by PRODn at Art + Commerce; manufacturing supervisor: Mitch Baker; manufacturers: Kait Robinson, Ian Milan; photo assistants: Felix Turnbull-Walter, Valdrin Rexhepi, John Griffith; electronic professional: Paul Allister; on-set retoucher: Pawel Okol; retouching: DTouch London; fashion assistants: Felix Paradza, Marion Kelly; manufacturing assistants: Ryan Carter, Rance Gensemer, Kelli McGuire; locks assistants: Pamela Baumgartner, Christine Moore, Anastasiia Milyaeva; unique because of David at Fourteenjay Salon; makeup products assistants: Mert Nazlim, Iona Moura; manicure associate: Yoshimi Muranashi; set assistants: Montana Pugh, Michael Newton, Kylie Baker, Jason Beaucourt, Brendan Galvin, Ben Redding, Breanna Dejesus; tailor: Olga Dudnik; props: Hook Props; unique because of Hook Studio(*)
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