Adut Akech is a South Sudanese fashion model. She began modeling at 16-years-old. Adut made her big break by being a Saint Laurent exclusive for spring-summer 2017. Since then, she went on to walk for brands such as Dior, Versace, Chanel and Valentino. Adut graced covers of fashion glossies including i-D, Vogue Australia, Vogue Germany and Vogue Italia. She also starred in advertising campaigns for labels like Givenchy, Fendi, Saint Laurent, Moschino and Bottega Veneta.
Beginning with Naomi Sims in the sixties, many Black models have broken barriers and pushed for more diversity in fashion ever since. These supermodels are absolute trailblazers whether closing fashion shows or landing commercial campaigns. …
