Ryan Saradjola, Photographer, Manchester

Description

An adult woman stands in a room with distressed walls and peeling paint, wearing a large red gown. The gown features a fitted bodice, a voluminous skirt, and large puffed sleeves. She has dark skin and her dark hair is braided back from her face. She wears gold bracelets. The room features a patterned rug in shades of red and brown and a wooden chest of drawers with a lamp and figurine on top. A doorway is visible on the right. The image is lit by natural light. The upper-right corner of the image features the Vogue logo. The walls show significant wear and tear, with areas of exposed plaster and uneven paint. The overall composition is formal and staged, suggesting a fashion editorial.