Model Tina Diedhiou seated wearing a backless draped white top, holding a mint green pouch bag with painted hand.

Tina Diedhiou wearing a black one-shoulder dress, long black gloves, and a gold earring against a vibrant red backdrop.

Model wearing a blue jacket, lace gloves, and tiara against a red backdrop for Elle Arabia High Mercury project

Model wearing a textured purple and gold jacquard jacket with large earrings against a moody dark background.

Model wearing a blue jacket, sunglasses, and a gold tassel necklace against a solid red background

Close-up portrait of a Black woman wearing a vibrant blue silk top against a yellow and green background.

Elle Arabia High Mercury 2025

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High Mercury is a fashion editorial series produced for Elle Arabia. The project features model Tina Diedhiou in a sequence of portraits that emphasize bold color blocking and structural silhouettes. Photographers Soraya and Rodrigo capture the subject against solid, textured backdrops, utilizing a combination of low-key lighting and soft, diffused studio light to define the visual aesthetic. Fashion editor and stylist Sergi Padial pairs vibrant textiles and intricate accessories, creating a high-contrast look that bridges minimalist composition and dramatic, moody portraits.