Model Alice McGrath in a yellow textured cardigan standing by an open car door for Vogue Portugal

Close-up of a person turning a door handle wearing a large clear resin bangle and a wristwatch against a red door.

Model wearing a plaid two-piece outfit holding a bright red telephone inside a vintage-style hotel room

Model Alice McGrath holding a coffee cup behind horizontal window blinds for Vogue Portugal editorial

Model Alice McGrath jumping over a hotel swimming pool in a blue and white patterned dress for Vogue Portugal

Model looking through horizontal window blinds wearing a plaid turtleneck top for Vogue Portugal

Model Alice McGrath leans over a patterned pool table, wearing a black crop top and leopard print pants in a retro motel interior.

Red diving board over turquoise pool water featuring a white and red bikini top with crystal-embellished numbers for Vogue Portugal

Model Alice McGrath holding blue shoes and a room key, standing in a hallway by a red door labeled 19 for Vogue Portugal

Balmain high-heeled shoe resting on billiard balls over a patterned carpet surface with a pool cue

Model wearing a large red padded hat and denim jacket sitting on a red diving board by a hotel swimming pool.

Model Alice McGrath seated in a diner booth stirring coffee, wearing a plaid turtleneck top for Vogue Portugal photographed by Leire Cavia

Model posing on a motel balcony with bright red railings against a bold red and white exterior wall.

Model lying on a red floating board in turquoise pool water wearing a denim jacket and dark jeans

Model standing beneath a glowing neon motel sign wearing a purple and black lace top with a patterned handbag for Vogue Portugal.

Model in dark floral dress and white veil holding bouquet in front of a wedding chapel

Model Alice McGrath in red and black patterned dress seated on a white corded lounger for Vogue Portugal Motel editorial

Model Alice McGrath seated in a retro diner booth wearing a plaid top with a white coffee cup on the table, photographed by Leire Cavia.

Model seated on a white chair in a motel hallway with red doors numbered 18 and 19 wearing a blue plaid dress

Model Alice McGrath in red and black patterned dress seated on lounge chair by Vogue Portugal

Vogue Portugal Motel 2026

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Motel is a narrative-driven fashion editorial for Vogue Portugal that leans into a cinematic, mid-century aesthetic. Across a series of saturated, high-contrast scenes, the project explores retro themes within the confines of a classic hospitality setting, utilizing a distinct color palette of vibrant red, deep turquoise, and patterned textiles. Photographer Leire Cavia employs a mix of natural light and structured interior perspectives to build a voyeuristic, graphic mood. The editorial features model Alice McGrath in various staged environments—from poolside loungers to diner booths and neon-lit exteriors—with styling by Manuel Angel Mendez Diaz that draws on textured knitwear, plaid tailoring, and bold accessories.