Biography
Who is Anais Mali?
Early life and family
Anais Mali Mokngar Mali was born in the city of Toulon, France, on January 22, 1991. Her family background includes a mother from Chad and a father from Poland. She grew up in France before beginning her professional work in the fashion industry.
Modeling career beginnings
In 2009, she started her career by signing with Wilhelmina Models. That same year, she walked the runway for brands such as L.A.M.B., Sophie Theallet, Betsey Johnson, Shiatzy Chen, and Vivienne Westwood.
In 2010, she changed agencies and signed with Ford Models. Style.it featured her that July, highlighting her as a face to watch in the industry. Later that year, she appeared in an editorial for Interview magazine alongside Melodie Monrose.
Her work in 2010 expanded to include runway appearances for Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Steffe, Rachel Roy, Walter shows, J.Crew, Zink, Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, Derek Lam, Cynthia Rowley, and Carolina Herrera.
Editorial work and collaborations
The year 2011 brought significant editorial success. Anais appeared in an Italian Vogue piece photographed by Steven Meisel in January. The following month, she was featured in a Vogue editorial captured by Mario Testino. In May, she appeared in several publications, including Harper's Bazaar, American, French, and Italian Vogue, V, and i-D, with photography by Richard Bush.
She also walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2011. Years later, in June 2016, she appeared in a Vogue Nippon editorial titled Anais Goes Glam, which was shot by photographer Giampaolo Sgura.
Beyond modeling, she appeared in The Weeknd's video titled Mania in November 2016. The following year, she collaborated with designer Urivaldo Lopes to develop a line of bodysuits. This collection was released under the label Anaïs Bodysuits.
Birthday and age
Anais Mali was born on January 22, 1991, which makes Anais 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Anais shares the date with 57 other famous people.
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