Who is the supermodel who is only 1.65m tall and starred in the blockbuster "2 Fast 2 Furious"?

Vogue magazine commented that few models exude a cheerful, individual and flexible aura like Devon Aoki.

From the late 1990s to the early 2000s, Devon Aoki appeared on many famous catwalks such as Fendi, Chanel, Versace, Comme des Garçons... She was also the favorite face of many famous fashion photographers such as Steven Meisel, Juergen Teller and Nick Knight.

Devon Aoki was listed as a "Legend" by leading modeling website models.com .

According to models.com , "Legend" models are considered to have overcome the test of time to leave a lasting mark in the fashion industry. Their names go beyond the fashion industry and are widely recognized globally. They have had illustrious careers, reaching all heights, and at the same time becoming the standard by which other models are judged.

Devon Aoki was in high demand for fashion shows in the late 90s - early 2000s (Editor: Binh Tan).

Rapid career advancement

Devon Aoki (born 1982, USA) is of Japanese and German descent. Her father is businessman and founder of the famous culinary brand Benihana - Rocky Aoki. Her mother - Pamela Hilburger - is a jewelry designer.

Devon Aoki's story of getting into fashion is quite interesting.

The supermodel was first discovered at a concert at the age of 13. She went backstage at the concert because she heard her idols - the band Ramones - were there.

"Someone came up to me and said, 'Can you take my picture for an article in Interview magazine?' I said, 'I'll do it if you introduce me to the Ramones.' And they did," Devon Aoki told i-D magazine.

According to Vogue , it is reported that after being photographed by Interview magazine, supermodel Kate Moss introduced Devon Aoki to the world's leading modeling agency - Storm Model Management.

Since then, Devon Aoki's modeling career has flourished, even though she is only 1.65m tall.

Devon Aoki is sought after by many fashion brands despite her modest height (Photo: Getty).

It all started with a Chanel show in 1998. Because of her short stature, Devon Aoki barely got any catwalk invitations from any brands.

However, Karl Lagerfeld - then creative director at Chanel and Fendi - gave Aoki a chance.

The supermodel shared on Vogue Australia: "He (Karl Lagerfeld) saw something in me that others didn't see. I will forever be grateful to him."

Devon Aoki has close relationships with many famous designers such as Karl Lagerfeld (left) and Jeremy Scott (Photo: Getty).

Karl Lagerfeld is known as a smart and creative designer. He is always ready to try new things. Devon Aoki is one of them.

Becoming a close muse to Karl Lagerfeld, Devon Aoki regularly appears on the runways of Chanel and Fendi - two high-end fashion houses where the "silver-haired fashion king" holds the role of creative director.

From the late 90s to the early 2000s, Devon Aoki was one of the most sought-after models.

She has walked for many fashion brands, including high-end fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, Valentino, Versace, Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Jeremy Scott, Paco Rabanne, Celine, Comme des Garçons, Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Sui…

Throughout her career, Devon Aoki has participated in many advertising campaigns for famous brands such as Versace, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Boss, Moschino, Louis Vuitton...

Devon Aoki stars in Moschino's perfume campaign (Photo: Moschino).

Unique and different beauty

Devon Aoki has talked about how she is different from other models of her generation in terms of appearance and height.

The supermodel told The Independent : "I always thought that models had to fit a certain mold. I never thought I had the potential. I was too small and my appearance was quite strange."

However, it is her distinctive appearance that has given Devon Aoki a huge advantage in her modeling career. People easily recognize her on any runway or advertising campaign.

Devon Aoki walks the runway of many high-end fashion houses such as Chanel, Fendi, Valentino... (Photo: Getty).

"I don't fit into the current fashion industry. I think that's a good thing. Not everyone is 5ft 1in and super skinny. There's more diversity now. It's OK to be shorter and look a little different," the supermodel emphasized.

The fashion industry has historically been dominated by tall, thin, white models. As diversity and inclusion seep into every corner of the industry, models with a different look like Devon Aoki have become the distinctive mark that many brands seek.

With Japanese and German blood, raised in the US, Devon Aoki possesses a unique appearance, combining elements of Eastern and Western beauty. That makes the supermodel different, as well as contributing to redefining beauty standards in the fashion industry.

Devon Aoki impresses with her ability to flexibly transform her style. The supermodel easily conveys the vision and fashion message of any designer or photographer she works with.

Devon Aoki stars in Louis Vuitton's advertising campaign with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (Photo: Louis Vuitton).

From Karl Lagerfeld's neat and proper princess, Ellen von Unwerth's charming "kitten" to Nick Knight's sci-fi and futuristic female warrior, or Jeremy Scott's free-spirited, eccentric, and colorful girl, Devon Aoki has performed excellently.

In addition to her outstanding fashion career, Devon Aoki has also expanded her reputation into the film industry. She has appeared in famous action films such as: 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Sin City (2005), Dead or Alive (2006), War (2007), Mutant Chronicles (2008)...

Since 2009, Devon Aoki has paused her film and fashion career to focus on taking care of her family.

Devon Aoki made two rare returns to the catwalk in 2016 and 2017.

In 2016, the supermodel walked the catwalk for the Resort 2017 collection and the Spring-Summer 2017 collection for the menswear line of the Moschino brand. In 2017, she took on the role of opening model for the Spring-Summer 2018 collection of designer Jeremy Scott.

Devon Aoki plays Suki in the action blockbuster "2 Fast 2 Furious" (Photo: @golldies).

Almost absent from the fashion catwalk, Devon Aoki is still a favorite face of many brands in advertising.

Last year, the supermodel appeared in advertising campaigns for Louis Vuitton, adidas, Acne Studios, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino. In addition, she also appeared on the cover of American Vogue (May 2023 issue) and Japanese Vogue (November 2023 issue).

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