Minami Gessel is an Asian-American, plus-sized model who has partnered with a number of brands, including Glossier, Nike, Calvin Klein, and walked for Savage x Fenty. Minami has been featured in a variety of publications, including feature pieces in Refinery29 and NYLON. As a plus-sized model, Minami uses her platform and social following to promote body positivity and inclusivity within the fashion and beauty industries.
Stats & representation
- Nationality
- United States, Japan
- Based in
- New York
Agencies
Photos
9Minami Gessel — work

Dauphinette · Shows · Sep 2026
Dauphinette S/S 27 Show
- Models:
- Aissatou Seck, Akdeniz Marat, Amane Taniguchi, Amrit Singh Sandhu, Anyelina Rosa, Cleopatra King, Eden Joi, Elodie Leune, J'Adore Benjamin, Minami Gessel, Riley Woodell
- content creator:
- Vivian Wilson
- Shows
Shows · Sep 2025
Tyler McGillivary S/S 26 Show

Savage x Fenty · Advertising · Jan 2025
Savage x Fenty Holiday '24 / Valentine's Day Sport 2025 Campaign
- Models:
- Jade Gordon, Minami Gessel, Noni Cyngor, RJ King
- photographer:
- Tyler Roste

Cuup · Advertising · Sep 2024
Cuup Size Expansion 2024 Campaign
- Models:
- Minami Gessel
- photographer:
- Ricardo Beas

Polaroids · Jun 2024
KEV MGMT 2024 Polaroids
- Models:
- Minami Gessel

Target · Advertising · Mar 2024
Target 2024 In-Store Campaign
- Models:
- Minami Gessel
- photographer:
- Daria Kobayashi Ritch

Dauphinette · Shows · Feb 2024
Dauphinette F/W 24 Show
- Models:
- Lillie Radziminsky, Minami Gessel

Karoline Vitto · Shows · Sep 2023
Karoline Vitto S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Minami Gessel

Dauphinette · Shows · Sep 2023
Dauphinette S/S 24 Presentation
- Models:
- Minami Gessel

Shows · Sep 2023
Mirror Palais S/S 24 Show
- Models:
- Minami Gessel

