Man wearing an orange and white striped halter top and white trousers against a black background for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing a large white paper star headpiece against a dark background.

Portrait of a male model wearing statement rings and a striped garment against a black background with silver triangles on his skin

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a paper-like top and small beads on his face and arms against a dark background

Close-up portrait of a male model with dark medium-length hair wearing a white textured top with black stripes

Model with pearls on face and arms wearing a patterned halter top against a solid dark background for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project

Close-up portrait of a South Asian male model wearing a white printed apron with small white spheres on face and body against black background

Two shirtless male models wearing large white star-shaped paper hats against a dark background for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA

Two shirtless male models wearing large white star-shaped paper headpieces in a studio fashion portrait.

Shirtless male model wearing a large white star paper lantern on his head against a dark background for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project

Two male models in textured white and black garments posing against a dark background for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a large star-shaped paper hat while crouching in studio light.

Close-up portrait of two young male models posing together for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing sculptural silver rings against a plain studio background.

Close-up monochrome portrait of a male model wearing layered pearl necklaces and large statement rings for Sicky Magazine ESSENZA project.

Close-up portrait of a male model with white spherical beads on his face and neck against a dark background.

Close-up portrait of a male model with metallic triangular face stickers and slicked-back wet hair against a black background.

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing three distinct silver rings on his fingers held near his face against a grey background.

Sicky Magazine ESSENZA 2025

About

ESSENZA is a conceptual fashion editorial published by Sicky Magazine, exploring the intersection of avant-garde body ornamentation and sculptural design. Captured through a high-contrast lens, the series leans into experimental styling, featuring models adorned with delicate pearl embellishments, reflective metallic decals, and intricate paper-constructed headwear. Photographer Deepak Singh and art director Ksenia Zheltova maintain a rigorous visual identity across the series, utilizing dramatic studio lighting and clean, dark backdrops to isolate textures and form. The project features model Abhishek Prakash, whose presence anchors the series' focus on tactile details and geometric silhouettes, ranging from structured paper art to layered knitwear and artisanal jewellery.