Tao Okamoto Biography

A Japanese model and performer named Tao Okamoto epitomized Ralph Lauren. She made her cinematic debut in 2013 as Mariko Yashida, the female protagonist in the Wolverine movie opposite Hugh Jackman. Chiba, Japan, is where Tao was born. She started performing as a teenager in Japan when she was 14 years old. She decided to go to Paris and advance her career on a global scale in 2006. Tao, one of the few notable East Asian models of the day, broke through barriers shortly after to make her debut on the European runways. She has walked the runway for several prestigious companies throughout her career, including Alexander Wang, Chanel Dolce & Gabbana. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Kelly Michael Miu, Yves Saint Laurent, and Ralph Lauren. When Tao relocated to New York City in 2009, her excellent bowl hairdo significantly impacted the industry. Tao's haircut became a motivating appearance that even inspired Phillip Lim, an architect, to show off the hairstyles of the whole cast of his Fall/Winter 2009 fashion show. Tao has worked on a variety of advertising and publishing projects. She has fought for brands including Tommy Hilfiger and Craig McDean, D&G and Mario Testino, Emporio Armani and Alasdair McLellan, and Kenzo and Mario Sorrenti. She has chosen I-D Magazine, V Magazine, W Magazine, and many international editions of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

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