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Adut Akech

Model

The South Sudanese refugee was the second black model in history to land the concluding bridal spot in a Chanel couture show and has scored five Vogue September issue covers.

Adut Akech
Fashion Week

Victoria Beckham Lets Her Clothes Do the Talking

Her collection impressed with its sensual rigour and a razor-like precision that would suit the most exacting – possibly transgressive — demands.

Fashion Week

Victoria Beckham Lets Her Clothes Do the Talking

Her collection impressed with its sensual rigour and a razor-like precision that would suit the most exacting – possibly transgressive — demands.


Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons

The designer showed one of his best collections in years.

Fashion Week

Marc Jacobs Is Killing His Demons

The designer showed one of his best collections in years.


Fashion Week

Contrast Creates Dynamism at Givenchy

Clare Waight Keller has clearly found her happy place, bringing extraordinary technique, exquisite detail and extravagant volume with such a sense of purpose that resistance was futile.

Fashion Week

Contrast Creates Dynamism at Givenchy

Clare Waight Keller has clearly found her happy place, bringing extraordinary technique, exquisite detail and extravagant volume with such a sense of purpose that resistance was futile.


Fashion Week

A Presence in Karl Lagerfeld's Absence at Chanel

The designer missed the show due to tiredness, but the collection's flowery sweetness and light brought a breath of spring into the frigid atmosphere of the Grand Palais.

Fashion Week

A Presence in Karl Lagerfeld's Absence at Chanel

The designer missed the show due to tiredness, but the collection's flowery sweetness and light brought a breath of spring into the frigid atmosphere of the Grand Palais.


Fashion Week

Under the Big Top at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri is fiercely committed to the idea that she can make couture something that women her daughter’s age will want to wear. Set aside cost considerations, and you can see her working her way towards that goal.

Fashion Week

Under the Big Top at Dior

Maria Grazia Chiuri is fiercely committed to the idea that she can make couture something that women her daughter’s age will want to wear. Set aside cost considerations, and you can see her working her way towards that goal.


News & Analysis

Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.

News & Analysis

Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'

From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.


News & Analysis

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream

Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.

News & Analysis

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream

Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.


News & Analysis

You're Invited to Watch #BoFVOICES Live

Sonam K Ahuja is the latest speaker to join an exciting line up of inspiring talks on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30.

News & Analysis

You're Invited to Watch #BoFVOICES Live

Sonam K Ahuja is the latest speaker to join an exciting line up of inspiring talks on Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30.


News & Analysis

Francesca Bellettini, Huda Kattan, Adut Akech, Michèle Lamy and Kalpona Akter Are the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2018

The five power women are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.

News & Analysis

Francesca Bellettini, Huda Kattan, Adut Akech, Michèle Lamy and Kalpona Akter Are the Latest Speakers for VOICES 2018

The five power women are the latest names to join an exciting and inspirational group of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK later this month.


Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.

Media

Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.


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