The Manual Review The Essentials 2026

Description

A structured black textured leather handbag is centered against a muted slate-grey seamless background, captured in soft, directional studio light. The bag is embellished with polished and hammered gold-toned brass hardware representing anatomical facial features, including an eye plaque, a nose with a septum ring, an ear charm, and a central padlock clasp. A curved leather top handle extends upward from the frame, accented by side chain attachments and a suspended white droplet charm. Creative directed by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh with fashion styling by Esther Matilla for The Manual Review project 'The Essentials'.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Surreal, Tactile

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Bags & Accessories

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial