Model Ayak Veronica Bior’s route to New York City took her from Kenya, back to South Sudan where she was raised and later to Uganda. Ayak debuted as an exclusive for Valentino Haute Couture in 2019.

In these images for Numéro Netherlands [IG] Digital December 2023, Ayak is lensed by Anka [or Anna] Garbowska [IG]. Charlie Ward styles the shoot with Alexander McQueen, Etro, Maison Valentino, Sportmax./ Hair by Li Murillo; makeup by Claudia Oyanedel