‘Black Is Beautiful’: Ivorian-British Model Aya Jones Slays In Cornrows On The Cover Of Vogue Spain

Aya Jones gives us yet another day of #BlackGirlMagic on the March cover of Vogue Spain.

Aya Jones on the cover of Vogue Spain's March issue. Photo: Nico Bustos.

As we see black beauty continue to get the love it deserves from around the world, Vogue Spain’s March issue follows suit by declaring “Black Is Beautiful” with Ivorian-British model, Aya Jones, at front and center.

Get a glimpse of some of the enchanting photos shot by photographer Nico Bustos and styled by Belen Anolín in Botswana:

Aya Jones for @voguespain March 2016. @iamayajones styled by @belenantolin hair by @karimbelghiran makeup by @jurgenbraun
A photo posted by Nico Bustos (@nicobustos) on Feb 25, 2016 at 9:49am PST

Aya Jones for @voguespain March 2016. @iamayajones styled by @belenantolin hair by @karimbelghiran makeup by @jurgenbraun A photo posted by Nico Bustos (@nicobustos) on Feb 24, 2016 at 5:48am PST

What an honor to be apart of this special issue and to work with this incredible @voguespain team: @NicoBustos @jurgenbraun @karimbelghiran Thank you so much Creative and Fashion Director @BelenAntolin!? Such an unforgettable experience to be in Africa with you! @thelionsny ????
A photo posted by Aya Jones (@iamayajones) on Feb 17, 2016 at 8:25am PST

We loved seeing these local Botswana women help hair stylist Karim Belghiran with Jones’ classic and simple cornrows:

#bts @voguespain Botswana situations. When the time it's against you and end up with an amazing team to do the cover look with @iamayajones Thanks to everybody in #jaocamp ❤️ ? @belenantolin A photo posted by karimbelghiran (@karimbelghiran) on Feb 19, 2016 at 2:46am PST

Jones just wrapped up Paris Fashion Week in Miu Miu, and even shared with The Cut her favorite natural hair products, as designers continue to embrace the idea of models rocking their tresses naturally on the runway.

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