SCMP Style South China Morning Post Style Magazine

Jun 2026

In The Art Of Adornment for SCMP Style, photographer Tobias Delcroix orchestrates a masterclass in high-fashion editorial minimalism. By stripping away the visual noise of traditional location shoots, the project leans into the potency of the studio portrait, utilizing vibrant blue, deep black, and neutral backdrops to elevate jewelry to the status of wearable sculpture. With styling by Joanne M Kennedy, the series eschews excess, opting for monochromatic wardrobes that act as a deliberate canvas for intricate statement pieces. From geometric teardrop crystals to oversized floral-inspired gemstone rings, the jewelry takes center stage, rendered with the precision of studio strobe lighting to capture every metallic glint and gemstone facet. The aesthetic is inherently curated and poised, featuring a diverse cast including Akuol Deng Atem, Clara Bucamp, Anna Schwager, Wang Zhuo, and Chris Xu. Each frame, whether an intimate close-up or a structured group composition, emphasizes symmetrical balance and textural contrast, channeling a clean, graphic energy that feels both timeless and modern. The collaboration between Kennedy and Delcroix, supported by the meticulous beauty work of hair and makeup artist Camille Siguret and manicurist Fanny Wonyu, results in a series that is as much about the architecture of adornment as it is about the high-fashion editorial form itself, leaving the viewer to linger on the fine detail of every deliberate accessory.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe