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Anok Yai has solidified her status as a premier supermodel, recently being named Model of the Year at the 2025 Fashion Awards and making a triumphant return to the runway following a serious, life-threatening health battle with a congenital lung defect.
Recent Show Highlights & Runway Moments (2025-2026) Marked her major comeback runway appearance, closing the show in Paris after undergoing robotic lung surgery.Yai Closed the show as the _"Vetements Bride,"_ turning an unexpected heel snag into an iconic "runaway bride"
She Dominated the circuit by opening shows for Ferragamo, Coperni, and Hugo Boss, while closing for Fendi, Ralph Lauren, and Messika.
The model Appeared for Mugler, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and Bottega Veneta. Performance and Style
Her recent runway appearances, specifically with Vetements, have been described as performance art, with her portraying a "_grieving widow_" in subsequent appearances.
Inthe year 2025 she was Awarded by the British Fashion Council for her,dominance in campaigns and runways over the past 12 months.
She continues to be a high-fashion "_it-girl,"_ with her looks, such as her Paris Fashion Week style, frequently going viral.
After dealing with a "_silent battle_" that included coughing up blood and difficulty walking, she underwent surgery.
She has shifted her focus to self-care, noting that her health takes precedence over her workload, in contrast to her previously relentless schedule.
Yai is recognized for her role in increasing representation for dark-skinned Black women in fashion, aiming to make it an "_everyday thing". _
