Akon Changkou is the right muse as one of many Could 2023 cowl stars of Harper’s Bazaar US. The South Sudanese mannequin joins supermodel Irina Shayk as one of many faces of the Magnificence Difficulty. 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 gown, completely accented with a luxe Bulgari necklace, immediately capturing our consideration on the duvet styled by Stella Greenspan.

The editorial unfold throughout 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 delivered to life with the impeccable contact of hairstylist Yann Turchi, who enhances her pure minimize, whereas make-up artist Aurore Gibrien skillfully highlights her hanging 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 approach of smiling to make my lips appear smaller.”

Akon expresses each appreciation and frustration with the evolving notion of magnificence requirements, noting, “Typically it appears like being Black is a pattern as a result of everybody’s appreciating our options now. But it surely’s irritating as a result of we’ve all the time been stunning.”

Look out for the brand new problem of Bazaar on newsstands beginning Could 2nd.