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These Photos of Supermodel Anok Yai This Year Are Stunning

These Photos of Supermodel Anok Yai This Year Are Stunning

The South Sudanese model has had an amazing year, and we still have two months left!

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Her name and face are beyond just recognizable — supermodel Anok Yai is one of the most stylish and iconic models of her generation. This year, she proved exactly why she sits on top with the big dogs. From high profile runway walks to returning home to Howard University, where she was first discovered, the 5-foot-10 diva has been on a roll in 2024.

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Take a look at some of the highlights from Yai’s 2024!

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After Party - Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

After Party - Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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Yai exuded wealth and elegance as she attending the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 after party this past month.

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Look 1

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Look 1

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All eyes were on Yai as she walked the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Brooklyn, New York.

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Look 2

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Look 2

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One look simply wasn’t enough!

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Front Row at Paris Fashion Week

Front Row at Paris Fashion Week

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Yai was serving face at the Balenciaga RTW Spring 2025 in Paris.

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Paris Fashion Week Runway

Paris Fashion Week Runway

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The runway model took on Paris Fashion Week walking in Vetements’ Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show in September.

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Flower Run

Flower Run

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Yai made even a simple flower store run look high fashion.

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8 / 19

Jawara’s 40th Dancehall Bash

Jawara’s 40th Dancehall Bash

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Let’s take a moment for those BOOTS!!!

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9 / 19

The Met Gala

The Met Gala

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The theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and Yai hit it right on the head!

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10 / 19

The After (Party)

The After (Party)

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If you were stunned by Yai’s Met Gala look, just check out the details of her after party get-up.

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Paparazzi Ready

Paparazzi Ready

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The supermodel has clearly never been caught slipping.

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12 / 19

The King’s Trust Gala

The King’s Trust Gala

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Former Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Yai were seen at The King’s Trust Gala in New York.

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Ralph Lauren After Party

Ralph Lauren After Party

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Whoever thought to put Yai in a formal gown with a cowboy hat... thank you!

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14 / 19

Mugler Fragrance Celebration

Mugler Fragrance Celebration

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Even before she stepped out the car, Yai was turning heads.

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Face Card for Face Card

Face Card for Face Card

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Not too many people can look this gorgeous while standing next to Yai. Parker, Yai, and Alex Consani posed for a entrancing pic together.

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Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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Purple is one of those colors that always looks great on Black women! Yai attended the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills.

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Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party

Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party

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Manny UK and Yai attend David Carballido’s 2024 Pre-GRAMMY Awards Party in West Hollywood.

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A Day in the City

A Day in the City

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Yai looked stunning as she was seen in the East Village early February.

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