SCMP Style South China Morning Post Style Magazine

Jun 2025

State of GRACE is a fashion editorial series for SCMP Style Magazine, captured by photographer Ekin Can Bayrakdar. The project utilizes a moody, painterly aesthetic characterized by a rich, warm color palette of deep reds, ochres, and earthy browns. Across the editorial, the imagery leans into a tactile and intimate atmosphere, blending high-fashion portraiture with botanical still-life elements. Featuring model Orla Grady, the series highlights detailed craftsmanship through varied silhouettes and textural garments, including elaborate lace, tulle ruffles, and jacquard fabrics. The visual execution relies on soft directional lighting and low-key chiaroscuro techniques to emphasize skin textures, vivid makeup, and ornate jewelry. Key production support includes hair styling by Linus Johansson and makeup artistry by Kenny Leung.