The model who survived Alexander McQueen | Ai Tominaga

She was called a "monster" for her height. The fashion industry called her a muse. If the 1990s belonged to the Western "Big Five", the 2000s were conquered by an unyielding force from Japan: Ai Tominaga. From enduring bullying in Sagamihara to becoming the living embodiment of Alexander McQueen's dark fantasies and John Galliano's cinematic madness at Dior, Ai Tominaga broke the glass ceiling for Asian models in high fashion. In this video, RUISHIFA analyzes the life, the architectural runway walk, and the legendary comeback of the woman who survived the art of the 2000s fashion era. 🩸 WATCH NEXT - The origin of Japanese beauty in fashion: Sayoko Yamaguchi: Japan's biggest mistake, Fashion's greatest muse    • Too Japanese for the Runway? | Sayoko Yama...   ▪️ Follow the archive: Instagram: @ruishifa.jp   / ruishifa.jp   #AiTominaga #HighFashion #AlexanderMcQueen #ArchiveFashion #Ruishifa