Aoki Lee Simmons' brief relationship with Vittorio Assaf ends

Aoki Lee Simmons and 65-year-old restaurateur Vittorio Assaf have decided to end their brief relationship.

Their time together became public knowledge during a vacation in St. Barths, as reported by PEOPLE.

Sources close to the situation confirmed the split, highlighting Aoki's challenges in managing her private life under public scrutiny.

Additionally, concerns from her mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, about the relationship were noted, stemming from her own experiences.

"Learning to navigate her private life in a public sphere is difficult for Aoki. Kimora, having faced similar challenges, was particularly worried about her daughter being in such a relationship," an insider shared with the outlet.

Previously, it was reported that Aoki and Assaf were spotted enjoying each other's company in St. Barths, a favored vacation spot for the Simmons family.

Aoki Lee Simmons is making her mark in the modeling industry and is the youngest daughter of fashion icon Kimora Lee Simmons and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, meanwhile, Vittorio Assaf is known as the co-founder of the Serafina Restaurant Group.