Sports activities Illustrated Swimsuit’s first Asian curve mannequin, Yumi Nu, is making strikes.
The Japanese-Dutch magnificence, who’s the niece of DJ Steve Aoki and catwalker Devon Aoki, covers the magazine’s 2022 issue in a black cutout one piece by Michael Costello x Revolve ($148).
Photographed by James Macari in Montenegro, Nu additionally modeled bikinis and maillots by Ola Vida, Monday Swimwear, Matte Assortment, Nookie Seaside and extra for her unfold.
“I saved on having these moments of awe throughout my shoot. It was exhausting to remain centered as a result of these breathtaking views had been throughout me,” Nu told the mag of the shoot.
“Sports activities Illustrated was undoubtedly a part of this large wave I’ve been using proper now.”
Nu joins Kim Kardashian, Maye Musk and musician Ciara as cowl stars for this yr’s challenge.
Since her history-making SI Swim debut in 2021, she’s modeled for Jacquemus, Victoria’s Secret, Anna Sui and extra.
“I’ve grown very passionate lately in speaking in regards to the physique disgrace that Asian ladies and girls typically undergo, as a result of it was one thing that was very tough for me rising up,” Nu wrote on Instagram final yr after she was introduced as a Sports activities Illustrated Swimsuit rookie.
“I don’t need anybody to undergo life with the lie that they aren’t sufficient as they’re. It stops us from dwelling our fullest lives.”
She ended final yr’s submit with, “WE ARE WORTHY!!! WE ARE DESERVING OF GOOD THINGS!!! LETS GO!!!”
She’s actually gone full steam forward since then.
