South Sudanese supermodel Adut Akech Bior embracesmotherhood with style as she prepares to welcome her first child with partner Samuel Elkhier. In a stunning new Vogue exclusive, Akech showcases chic maternity portraits, featuring everything from sleek braids and minimal makeup looks to shirtless jackets and denim ensembles. The model shared with Vogue that her pregnancy journey began with unusual cravings for oranges—whether it was peeling them at home or carrying slices in her purse—as well as unprecedented exhaustion. Despite the challenges, Akech expressed her excitement and joy about this new chapter in her life: “I always said I wanted to be a young mom because I love the idea of growing up with your kids”.