Akon Changkou is the proper muse as one of many Might 2023 cowl stars of Harper’s Bazaar US. The South Sudanese mannequin joins supermodel Irina Shayk as one of many faces of the Magnificence Challenge. In a panoramic show of grace, Akon captivates us along with her magnetic presence, lensed by Lucie Rox.
Dressed to impress, Akon exudes sophistication in a one-shoulder Louis Vuitton costume, completely accented with a luxe Bulgari necklace, immediately capturing our consideration on the quilt styled by Stella Greenspan.
The editorial unfold inside the pages of Harper’s Bazaar US doesn’t disappoint both, with Akon donning audacious ensembles from the highest of the style world, equivalent to Valentino, Balmain, and Loewe.
The magnificent imaginative and prescient is dropped at life with the impeccable contact of hairstylist Yann Turchi, who enhances her pure lower, whereas make-up artist Aurore Gibrien skillfully highlights her putting options.
In a candid dialog with the journal, Akon displays on her journey of self-discovery and acceptance. “I nonetheless keep in mind these instances of not liking a lot about myself: my lips, my nostril, my spherical face. It’s insane. I even used to have a sure manner of smiling to make my lips appear smaller.”
Akon expresses each appreciation and frustration with the evolving notion of magnificence requirements, noting, “Generally it appears like being Black is a development as a result of everybody’s appreciating our options now. Nevertheless it’s irritating as a result of we’ve at all times been stunning.”
Look out for the brand new subject of Bazaar on newsstands beginning Might 2nd.