• Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya – Digital Cover
    • Cardi B and Offset Cover
    • Method Man – Digital Cover
    • Zazie Beetz – Digital Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Beauty News
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Essence Studios
  • Girls United
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters

WHERE BLACK WOMEN COME FIRST

Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Come get a plate of goodness! Sign up for daily content and exclusive offers you'll love!

Your email is required.
Your email is in invalid format.
Confirm email is required.
Email did not match.
By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and that you have read our Privacy Policy
Skip to content
SUBSCRIBE
  • MAGAZINE
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Celebrity
    • Daniel Kaluuya – Digital Cover
    • Cardi B and Offset – Print Cover
    • Method Man – Digital Cover
    • Zazie Beetz – Digital Cover
    • Celebrity News
    • ‘Yes, Girl!’ Podcast
    • Entertainment
    • Black Celeb Couples
    • Celebrity Moms
    • Red Carpet
  • Fashion
    • Fashion News
    • Fashion House 2021
    • Street Style
    • Accessories
    • Fashion Week
  • Beauty
    • Black Beauty Awards 2022
    • ESSENCE Hair Awards 2022
    • AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator
    • Beauty News
    • MAYBELLINE: FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS
    • Skin
    • Makeup
    • Nails
    • Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities
  • Hair
    • Hair News
    • Natural
    • Relaxed
    • Transitioning
    • Weaves
    • 4C
  • Love
    • Love & Sex News
    • The Solve Podcast
    • Weddings
    • Parenting
    • Relationships
  • Lifestyle
    • Build Your Legacy 2022
    • Prudential – Dream & Plan with Confidence
    • Black History Month
    • AMEX Platinum Travel
    • Holiday Gift Guide
    • Lifestyle News
    • Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
    • Health & Wellness
    • ESSENCE Eats
    • Money & Career
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Travel
    • Food & Drink
    • Black Travel Guide
    • Currency Conversations
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Raise Your Voice
    • Culture
    • Politics
  • Videos
  • Festival
    • Sponsors
    • Fest Videos
  • Events
    • Road to Festival
    • 2022 Black Women In Hollywood
    • 2022 HOLLYWOOD HOUSE
    • Entrepreneur Summit 2021
    • Wellness House
    • VAX & VIBES Louisiana
    • Girls United Summit 2021
    • She Got Now
    • Fashion House 2021
    • GU Back To School
    • Dear Black Men
    • I Am Speaking
    • WELLNESS HOUSE: YEAR OF RENEWAL
    • Power Tools
    • Making Moves Now: Virtual Bootcamp
    • #EF SESSIONS
    • Cares Act
    • News & Announcements
  • Studios
  • Girls United
Home · Fashion

Ataui

Ataui by Alexandra Phanor-Faury Ataui Deng may not be instantly recognizable, yet, but take it from us, this Sudanese stunner’s, by way of San Antonio, Texas, face will be a fashion force to reckon with in 2010. We first caught a glimpse of the 18-year-old walking the runways of Proenza Schouler and Zac Posen at New York Fashion Week S/S 09. With an angelic face, intense gaze and a 5’11” frame, it’s not surprising that she would be walking the runways, but what is remarkable is how Ataui landed such prominent shows for her very first fashion week experience. “Oh my God, when I walked for Zac Posen I thought I can’t take another step because I might just pass out. The lights were all I could see,” recalls Ataui. Not that anyone could even tell. Ataui left a lasting impression on those who witnessed her runway turn. It was only a matter of time before the industry’s best photographers were booking her. Ataui has collaborated with the likes of Patrick Demarchelier for the Express campaign, Josh Olins for the Benetton campaign, Teen Vogue with both Arthur Elgort and Hans Feurer, I-D Magazine and V Magazine with Richard Burbridge. Ataui’s childhood dream of modeling came to fruition when she was discovered by Trump Management at a model expo in New York at the age of sixteen. Signing Ataui was a no-brainer for the agency. “You don’t really forget Ataui, she’s very memorable,” the agency’s president Corinne Nicolas has said. Ataui isn’t letting all the attention go to her head. Taking it all in stride and remaining professional at all times is how she navigates her new whirlwind, fabulous life. She would advise any inspiring model to take their work seriously and stay “humble ‘cause any minute could be your time to shine, so be wise about your actions.” We’re delighted to see that she’s got a good head on her shoulders. That’s not to say Ataui isn’t just over-the-moon about the many perks that come with modeling: traveling the world and, of course, the clothes! While she does admit to not having been a die-hard fashion junkie before she began modeling, she has since developed an addiction. Ataui’s style leans toward lots of color and edgy designs. She names print masters Mara Hoffman and Custo Barcelona as faves and loves recent CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner Sophie Theallet (for whom Ataui has walked the runway) beautiful dresses. With New York Fashion Week around the corner, trust you’ll be seeing lots of Ataui on the runways. Until then, we’ve rounded up some of her fiercest shots to give you a crash course on this fresh new face destined to blow up.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Ataui

Ataui Deng may not be instantly recognizable, yet, but take it from us, this Sudanese stunner’s, by way of San Antonio, Texas, face will be a fashion force to reckon with in 2010.

Ataui
02
Ataui
Ataui
03
Ataui
Ataui
04
Ataui
Ataui
05
Ataui
Ataui
06
Ataui
Ataui
07
Ataui
Ataui
08
Ataui
Ataui
09
Ataui
Ataui
10
Ataui
Ataui
11
Ataui
Ataui
12
Ataui
Ataui
13
Ataui
Ataui
14
Ataui
Ataui

Read More

Patina Miller And MeKai Curtis Raising Kanan S2
Entertainment
Patina Miller And MeKai Curtis On Creating Mother-Son Love A...
Exclusive: See NBA Star Draymond Green And Hazel Renee’s Stunning Engagement Shoot
Love & Sex
Exclusive: See NBA Star Draymond Green And Hazel Renee's Stu...
Black Women In Sports Honors Dawn Staley & Swin Cash
Entertainment
Black Women In Sports Honors Dawn Staley & Swin Cash
Black Women In Sports Honors Dawn Staley
Entertainment
Black Women In Sports Honors Dawn Staley
The Best Wide-Leg Jeans To Add To Your Closet Right Now
Shop
The Best Wide-Leg Jeans To Add To Your Closet Right Now
COMPANY INFORMATION
  • Our Company
  • Customer Service
  • Essence Ventures
  • Change Your Address
  • Contact Us
  • Job Opportunities
  • Internships
  • Media Kit
  • tag
SUBSCRIBE
  • Newsletters
  • Give a Gift of ESSENCE
  • Magazine Tablet Edition
FOLLOW US
MORE ON ESSENCE
  • Home
  • Love
  • Celebrity
  • Beauty
  • Hair
  • Fashion
  • ESSENCE festival

ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc.

Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

©2022 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Essence.com Advertising Terms

Get The ESSENCE Newsletter and
Special Offers delivered to your inbox

By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Get The ESSENCE Magazine
by subscribing below
subscribe now