Wild at Heart: Awar Odhiang and Family Find Their Chic in the Canadian Rockies

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH   On Upper Kananaskis Lake—with snowfringed peaks rising behind her—model Awar Odhiang waits...
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH
On Upper Kananaskis Lake—with snow-fringed peaks rising behind her—model Awar Odhiang waits patiently in the shallows, wrapped in a Sportmax vest; sportmax.com. Fashion Editor: Max Ortega.
Photographed by Sebastián Faena. Vogue, October 2025.
In the Canadian Rockies, where high sun, pure waters, and rugged terrain call for warmth and texture, model Awar Odhiang and her family find the sweet spot between utility and ease.
AND WELL ALL FLOAT ON Awar gets happy in a sky blue Prada jacket  and Loewe waders and shoes .

AND WE’LL ALL FLOAT ON
Awar gets happy in a sky blue Prada jacket (prada.com) and Loewe waders and shoes (loewe.com).


THIS SIDE OF PARADISE Awars family hails from South Sudan but fled the civil war there and moved to Calgary not far from...

THIS SIDE OF PARADISE
Awar’s family hails from South Sudan but fled the civil war there and moved to Calgary, not far from where these images were taken. From left: Awar’s mother, Achalla Opiew; Awar’s younger sister, model Nepapery Odhiang; and Awar, who admires the sweeping woodland in a Victoria Beckham jacket and Duran Lantink skirt.


ALL TOGETHER NOW Nepapery and Awar do adventureready Sacai jackets and skirts . The former wears hers with a striped...

ALL TOGETHER NOW
Nepapery and Awar do adventure-ready Sacai jackets and skirts (sacai.jp). The former wears hers with a striped Bode top. Achalla, meanwhile, holds the center in a Loro Piana vest and Michael Kors Collection dress; michaelkors.com.


GIANT STEPS Awar plunges ahead in a Snow Goose by Canada Goose windbreaker canadagoose.com. Le Chameau boots.

GIANT STEPS
Awar plunges ahead in a Snow Goose by Canada Goose windbreaker; canadagoose.com. Le Chameau boots.


SOFT FOCUS At a scenic picnic stop all kinds of cozy layers come into view. From left Achalla Nepapery Ajudah Ojulu...

SOFT FOCUS
At a scenic picnic stop, all kinds of cozy layers come into view. From left: Achalla; Nepapery; Ajudah Ojulu; Ajudah’s mother, Naima Odhiang—Awar and Nepapery’s older sister; and Awar, who wears Michael Kors Collection (michaelkors.com), Sacai x Ugg boots, and a Hunting Season necklace.


A MIND AT PEACE WITH ALL BELOW Awar walks in beauty all good and bundled up in a Michael Kors Collection coat...

A MIND AT PEACE WITH ALL BELOW
Awar walks in beauty, all good and bundled up in a Michael Kors Collection coat; michaelkors.com.


AWAY WE GO Awar and Nepapery carouse—and canoe—in jackets tops skirts and shoes from Louis Vuitton louisvuitton.com.

AWAY WE GO
Awar and Nepapery carouse—and canoe—in jackets, tops, skirts, and shoes from Louis Vuitton; louisvuitton.com.


Wild at Heart Awar Odhiang and Family Find Their Chic in the Canadian Rockies
A DELICATE BALANCE Awar wears a Loewe jacket and boots loewe​.com. Michael Kors Collection scarf michaelkors.com.

A DELICATE BALANCE
Awar wears a Loewe jacket and boots; loewe​.com. Michael Kors Collection scarf; michaelkors.com.


MAKING WAVES Awar wears a Prada jacket top and skirt. Loewe waders and shoes.

MAKING WAVES
Awar wears a Prada jacket, top, and skirt. Loewe waders and shoes.


SHOW OF HANDS From left Naima wears an Hermès jacket top and shirt . Victoria Beckham cropped olive hoodie. Tory Burch...

SHOW OF HANDS
From left: Naima wears an Hermès jacket, top, and shirt (tied). Victoria Beckham cropped olive hoodie. Tory Burch pants. Achalla wears a Loro Piana vest and Michael Kors Collection dress. Nepapery in a Coach vest and Loro Piana sweater. Awar (kneeling) in a Victoria Beckham jacket and Duran Lantink skirt.


THE LONG VIEW Achalla wears a Loro Piana vest and Michael Kors Collection dress. Nepapery in a Coach vest and Loro Piana...

THE LONG VIEW
Achalla wears a Loro Piana vest and Michael Kors Collection dress. Nepapery in a Coach vest and Loro Piana sweater. Awar in a Victoria Beckham jacket and Duran Lantink skirt.


TOUCH GRASS Awar  wears a Sacai jacket and skirt. Snow Goose by Canada Goose windbreaker underneath. Nepapery wears a...

TOUCH GRASS
Awar (front) wears a Sacai jacket and skirt. Snow Goose by Canada Goose windbreaker underneath. Nepapery wears a Sacai jacket and skirt. Bode top. Louis Vuitton shoes. Achalla in a Loro Piana vest and Michael Kors Collection dress.


GOOD CATCH Awar and Nepapery both wearing Loewe jackets waders and shoes. Awar wears a Michael Kors Collection scarf....

GOOD CATCH
Awar and Nepapery both wearing Loewe jackets, waders, and shoes. Awar wears a Michael Kors Collection scarf. Nepapery with a tied Loro Piana sweater.


LAKE EFFECT Awar in a Sportmax vest. Max Mara shorts and top.

LAKE EFFECT
Awar in a Sportmax vest. Max Mara shorts and top.


ALL BARK Awar wears a Victoria Beckham jacket Duran Lantink skirt and R13 boots.

ALL BARK
Awar wears a Victoria Beckham jacket, Duran Lantink skirt, and R13 boots.


OUTSTANDING Loewe jacket waders and shoes. Michael Kors Collection scarf.

OUTSTANDING
Loewe jacket, waders, and shoes. Michael Kors Collection scarf.


CARRY ON Awar wears a Victoria Beckham jacket and Duran Lantink skirt. Adjudah wears a Guest in Residence x Bonpoint top.

CARRY ON
Awar wears a Victoria Beckham jacket and Duran Lantink skirt. Adjudah wears a Guest in Residence x Bonpoint top.


In this story: hair, Lacy Redway; makeup, Jamal Scott; tailor, Nicole Wee.

Produced by Petty Cash. Prop Stylist: Jessie Li.