Vogue Portugal Le Rouge et le Noir 2026

Description

A high-contrast black and white editorial image photographed by David Ajkai for Vogue Portugal's 'Le Rouge et le Noir' project. Model Melinda Kiss is seated in a deep, rounded black chair wearing a strapless black garment, holding a glowing spherical light orb near her lap. Directed by Editor-in-Chief Sofia Lucas and Editor José Santana, the frame features sleek slicked-back hair by Bianca Van Zwieten and sculpted beauty makeup by Giulia Carini, illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro studio lighting against a diffused pale backdrop with editorial credits printed at the bottom.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Context

Editorial