Elsewhere, Vogue featured four South Sudanese models in its article about the "11 young models set to storm the catwalks in 2025". However, she says she is unsure exactly why fashion brands seek out South Sudanese models over other nationalities. Akur Goi, a South Sudanese model who has worked with designers like Givenchy and Armani, has a theory. She believes South Sudanese models are in demand not just for their physical beauty, but for their "resilience" too. "South Sudanese models are going to go a long way."