Canberra, a small city with a surprising fashion legacy, has birthed some of Australia's top models, including Achok Akoi and Ploy Rida. These rising stars, both from Canberra, are making waves in the industry, despite the city's limited fashion presence. Achok, who signed with IMG Models, has already walked the runway for Gucci and featured in Elle Australia. Her journey began in a refugee camp in Kenya, where she dreamed of using modeling as a platform to change the world. Ploy, on the other hand, left Canberra to pursue her modeling aspirations, and has since been featured in Vogue Australia and shot campaigns for Cartier. Both Achok and Ploy are breaking barriers, proving that Canberra can be a launching pad for successful modeling careers. However, they also face challenges, such as the lack of big agencies in Canberra and the competitive nature of the industry. Despite these obstacles, they remain focused on their goals, with Achok aiming to become a role model and open a nonprofit organization in South Sudan, and Ploy believing in the power of self-belief. As they continue to rise in the fashion world, Canberra's modeling legacy lives on, inspiring the next generation of aspiring models.
