These Asian beauties have proven themselves ones to watch in the world of fashion & beauty in a very short period of time.
Tao Okamoto
Her bowl hair cut is said to have launched her career. When the Tokyo-born Tao Okamoto hit the New York scene two years ago, she hit the ground running. She’s been photographed by the likes of Mert & Marcus and Steven Meisel for Allure, W and multiple editions of Vogue (Vogue Nippon devoted an entire issue to her.) Since the infamous hairstyle, Okamoto’s look has evolved—currently, she’s sporting a cropped boy cut—and she remains as in demand as ever.
Ming Xi
was born in Shanghai. Twenty-two year old Ming was studying fashion in her hometown when she was discovered. Peter Lindbergh, Hans Feurer and Lachlan Bailey have all shot her for Chinese Vogue—and she’s also worked with the likes of Mario Testino and Daniel Jackson.
Hyoni Kang
Hailing from Seoul, South Korea, Hyoni Kang was the first Asian girl to win the Ford Supermodel of the World contest back in 2008 and she booked over 25 shows her first season in New York alone. But at home, she’s a veritable style icon. In addition to hosting a TV show, she also designs her own line of clothes with two friends (a stylist and photographer) which today are sold in their own boutique in Seoul, as well as Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and Singer 22 in the U.S.
