Akon Changkou Covers Numéro 246 in 'Chrysalide' Lensed by Kenny Germé

Model Akon Changkou is styled by Edem Dossou in ‘Chrysalide’, a spring awakening fashion story inspired by nature. Brands include Blumarine, Calzadonia, Diesel, Dior paired with Cartier jewelry, Louis Vuitton cover with Cartier, Maison Margiela and more.

Photographer Kenny Germé [IG] captures Akon for Numéro 246 April 2024./ Hair by Yumiko Hikage; makeup by Alexia Amzallag

The chrysalis [in English] is the third stage of development of a butterfly from egg to caterpiller or moth to chrysalis — a hard-case skin — and finally emerging as a butterfly ready to grace the world.