THE MODERN CLASSIC, TONI SMITH

She's been the face of Loewe and graced the cover of Vogue Italia, but this year, the Jamaican-American model is upping her editorial game. Seen here in an ode to Baby Esther, aka Black Betty Boop, the original inspiration behind the iconic character, Toni is the definition of a Modern Classic

Taken from VALŪS Issue 004 Summer 2026 - pre-order your copies NOW!

Gown by ZETAYE, heels by SCHUTZ

TEAM Photographer | SOPHIE MING @sophieming_

Wardrobe Stylist | KRISTOPHER FRASER @krisfashion1

Makeup Artist | JEANNETTE WILLIAMS @uhh.jean (@opusbeauty)

Hair Stylist | JENNI IVA WIMMERSTEDT @ivainsane (@thevisionariesagency)

Manicurist | DAN RENÉE @americanbrown

Prop Stylist | KEN SIVELLS @kensivells

Lighting Technician | VICTORIA CHEN @veek.toria

Style Assistant | EMMA BLAIR @blairxxemma

Associate Art Director | ABEL TECLEMARIAM @abel.teclemariam

Founder + Editor | ALEX BLYNN @alexblynn

Special Thanks | THE SOCIETY @thesocietynyc