Yumi Nu: the first Asian model to appear on the pages of Sports Illustrated magazine (6 photos)

Whatever we are told about the demand for Asian models, it is worth remembering that they are welcome in the world of big fashion only in the last decade.





One of the first stars who could boldly declare herself, is Yumi Nu, a plus-size Asian model who was the first Asian woman to appear on the pages of the popular Sports Illustrated publications.



As Yumi herself says, this is a great honor for her. After all she showed that there are a number of those ladies who are practically always relegated to the background. First, she is Asian. AND for some reason, for a long time, oriental beauty was ignored by many fashionable brands.

Secondly, she is a plus size model - try to show yourself in all its glory on the pages of the world's main sports publication! It's not that easy. With her photographs, the girl involuntarily raised the issue of racism and body positivity in society.



Yuki comes from a creative family, her uncle is very famous DJ Steve Aoki. Therefore, it is not surprising that from an early age and the model herself was fond of singing and music. But it so happened that the world fashion much more quickly captured her in his warm embrace.

Speaking about the future, Well, honestly admits - she guesses does not love. In general, the girl released her own clothing line for women. plus size. After all, she knows by herself - often a manufacturer forgets that everyone has their own features of the figure.



Yumi began her modeling career at the age of 14: at the moment her name has considerable weight in the world of fashion for obese women. After photos in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit she was noticed by others fashion publications that wanted to shoot such a promising model.



Now Yumi is a popular model, a businesswoman and a real style icon among obese women.