Aoki Lee Simmons, 21, enjoyed playing in the sand with her rumored boyfriend Vittorio Assaf, 65, during a recent vacation in the Caribbean.
The BCBG model, the daughter of music mogul Russell Simmons, 66, and designer Kimora Lee Simmons, 48, showed off her lithe figure in a multi-colored string bikini in shades of orange, green and red, with a matching bandeau top.
She appeared makeup-free and wore her long dark hair in natural curls around her shoulders.
The cover model accessorized with a thin gold chain around her neck.
Meanwhile, the restaurateur, who is 44 years her senior, wore blue and white swimming trunks.
Aoki Lee Simmons, 21, shared a kiss with her boyfriend Vittorio Assaf, 65, while vacationing in the Caribbean on April 2
It was decorated with a long thick white gold chain. His salt-and-pepper hair was combed back from his face.
It is unclear how long the two have been in a relationship.
This is what a source close to the model says People“Aoki and Vittorio spend time together and enjoy each other’s company.”
The co-founder of restaurant chain Serafina seemed to enjoy using his phone to take photos of his sweetheart, documenting their romantic trip on the island of St. Barts, which is reportedly a favorite destination for the Simmons family.
This celebrity retreat is a favorite of celebrities like Paul McCartney and Paris Hilton, who have enjoyed recent getaways there.
The small French-speaking island is located east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The small island has an area of ​​just nine square kilometers but is home to 22 white sandy beaches and the pair enjoyed taking a dip in the sapphire blue and turquoise waters.
The couple seemed to try to keep their relationship quiet.
It is unclear how long the two have been in a relationship. A source close to the model told People: “Aoki and Vittorio are spending time together and enjoying each other’s company.”
The BCBG model showed off her lithe curves in a multi-colored string bikini in shades of orange, green and red, with a matching bandeau top. The restaurateur was wearing blue and white swimming trunks
The co-founder of the Serafina restaurant chain seemed to enjoy using his phone to take photos of his sweetheart and document their romantic trip on the island of St. Barts.
The runway beauty seemed to enjoy splashing in the warm water as the waves rolled towards the shore. The St. Barts Visitor’s Guide reports that April to June is the best time to visit and that December to March is the height of the tourist season
The pair enjoyed a dip in the turquoise water
The couple seemed to try to keep their relationship quiet, but when the news broke, Aoki seemed to address it on Instagram Stories, writing, “Um, now I know why people called me.”
Neither has shared photos of the other on social media, although recent reports confirm they were both in St. Barts
The pair seemed quite enthralled with each other and seemed to be having a hard time keeping their lips together
Neither has shared photos of the other on social media, although recent reports confirm they were both in St. Barts.
The pair seemed quite enthralled with each other and seemed to be having a hard time keeping their lips together.
But when news of the romance broke, Aoki appeared to comment on it on Instagram Stories, writing, “Um, now I know why people called me.”
The St. Barts visitors guide reports April to June is the best time to visit and December to March is the height of the tourist season.
The area features beautiful coral reefs and hiking opportunities for those seeking adventure.
The island also has many luxury shops, including Cartier and Louis Vuitton stores.
The runway beauty seemed to enjoy splashing in the warm water as the waves rolled towards the shore.
Aoki is the daughter of music mogul Russell Simmons, 66, and designer Kimora Lee Simmons, 48
She has had a difficult relationship with her father and called him out on social media in June 2023 for his alleged abusive behavior. The messages have now been deleted
Aoki has been modeling since she was a child, wearing looks from her family’s Baby Phat line and Just Fab
She made her catwalk debut in 2021 for Pyer Moss Paris Couture
Since then, the much sought-after muse has appeared as a cover model for various publications, including Rollercoaster, Flaunt and Teen Vogue
Aoki has had a rocky relationship with her famous father, calling him out on social media in June 2023 for his alleged abusive behavior.
The messages have now been deleted.
In an interview with Teen fashion in September of that year, the Harvard graduate said she had no regrets.
“Some of it was already there. There were reasons why I thought it was reasonable to publish, because it was in a kind of silent bubble.”
Vittorio was married to model Charlotte Bonstrom, 41, for 20 years
The former couple have two children, Vittorio Jr., 21, and Valentina, 17
The pair aren’t the only ones enjoying the white sandy beaches of St. Barts
Paul McCartney and Paris Hilton recently enjoyed trips to the island
Aoki has been modeling since she was a child, wearing looks from her family’s Baby Phat line and Just Fab.
She made her catwalk debut in 2021 for Pyer Moss Paris Couture. Since then, the much sought-after muse has appeared as a cover model for various publications, including Rollercoaster, Flaunt and Teen Vogue.
Vittorio was married to model Charlotte Bonstrom, 52, for 20 years. The marriage ended when the Swedish-American beauty left him for another man, her twin sister’s ex-husband, Thierry Gillier.
The former couple have two children, Vittorio Jr., 21, and Valentina, 17.
