–Anok Yai (@anokyai) is on the cusp of another transformation. Nearly 10 years ago, a 19-year-old Yai was whisked out of her life and into a new one after a passing photo of her at Howard University’s homecoming festivities went viral. Overnight, modeling agents were messaging her in droves, marking her first professional metamorphosis.

Photography @elizavetaporodina
Words @danya.issawi
Styling @thetrillestb
Set design @nicholasdesjardins
Hair @jawaraw
Makeup @officialsheiks
Nails @nailglam
Tailoring @thao.nyc.tailoring
Production @dunwellproduction