Akon Changkou, an Australian model of South Sudanese heritage, made her modelling debut on a Louis Vuitton runway during Paris Fashion Week in 2020.

Shortly after, Models.com chose her as one of the Top Newcomers of the spring/summer 2021 season. She’s graced the covers of magazine publications including British Vogue, Vogue Hong Kong and Vogue Germany, and worked with fashion brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, H&M and Chanel.