Two beauties grace the covers of Numéro France #216 — Blesnya Minher and Malika Louback. We share Minher’s images of the fashion story, styled by Babeth Dijan. Jean Baptiste Mondino captures the Angola-raised beauty born in a little village called Nzagi wearing Dior Haute Couture above and on her cover below.

Vogue introduced Blesnya Minher in February 2017, after she appeared in Valentino’s campaign with Christy Turlington Burns and Liya Kebede. Speaking of growing up in Angola, she said:

The province where I was born is big and has an amazing natural beauty. There are many rivers, forests, and animals, and it is also very rich in diamonds. The people there are kind and close to one another. When I lived there, I felt that my neighbors were also my family. They are very fun people who like to meet, dance, and socialize together. It is a united and loving group. I believe that it is in these kinds of places that children are raised well, because even without a lot of financial resources, we grow in love with everyone and are aware of the true meaning of life.

The riches of Cartier and couture from the finest houses of Europe of Europe are truly beautiful. But Blesnya Minher’s attitude about life is a treasure to AOC.