Awar Odhiang
Model
The Canadian model is a commanding presence on today’s runways and in global campaigns, with a sharp editorial edge that’s earned her a spot among the industry’s most-watched faces.
Born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, Awar Odhiang is a Canadian model whose commanding presence across runway, campaign and editorial platforms has positioned her as one of the most versatile and globally recognised faces in contemporary fashion. A regular on Models.com’s Top 50 ranking and a 2024 Model of the Year nominee, Odhiang’s career continues to soar.
In 2025 alone, she has walked in dozens of major shows, including couture and ready-to-wear collections for Hermès, Schiaparelli, Jil Sander, Zara SRPLS and Max Mara, with a standout appearance in Prada’s Autumn/Winter 2025 campaign and runway. Her runway appearances span top houses such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana and Jacquemus, reflecting her international reach and magnetic runway presence.
Odhiang’s campaign portfolio is equally impressive. In addition to Prada Autumn/Winter 2025 and Loro Piana Autumn/Winter 2025, she has starred in global campaigns for Sportmax Spring/Summer 2024, Salvatore Ferragamo Pre-Fall 2024, Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2024, and past seasonal work for Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent throughout 2022 and 2023. Her editorial work includes covers and features in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and WSJ.
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Awar Odhiang on Joy, Inclusion and Her Viral Chanel Moment | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, Awar Odhiang speaks to BoF founder Imran Amed about the gap between being celebrated publicly and understood privately, why inclusion has to extend behind the camera, and the boundaries she is setting to protect her sense of joy in an industry that rarely slows down.
Awar Odhiang on Joy, Inclusion and Her Viral Chanel Moment | The BoF Podcast
At BoF VOICES 2025, Awar Odhiang speaks to BoF founder Imran Amed about the gap between being celebrated publicly and understood privately, why inclusion has to extend behind the camera, and the boundaries she is setting to protect her sense of joy in an industry that rarely slows down.
BoF VOICES 2025: Why Resilience Matters for Fashion’s Next Chapter
At VOICES 2025, speakers explored how creative numbness, chronic pain, professional setbacks and personal tragedy can be transformed into clarity, resilience and renewed purpose — even in a climate defined by AI disruption and layoffs.
BoF VOICES 2025: Why Resilience Matters for Fashion’s Next Chapter
At VOICES 2025, speakers explored how creative numbness, chronic pain, professional setbacks and personal tragedy can be transformed into clarity, resilience and renewed purpose — even in a climate defined by AI disruption and layoffs.
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