Vogue Hong Kong

Aug 2026

Vogue Hong Kong captures a compelling juxtaposition between high-end refinement and gritty urbanity in New Romantics, a sophisticated fashion editorial featuring actor Monica Barbaro. Through the lens of photographer Norman Jean Roy, the series masterfully navigates a visual dialogue between luxury fashion and raw, brutalist environments. The compositions lean into cinematic portraiture, moving from the stark, concrete exteriors of industrial structures to the lush, hazy backdrop of an urban rooftop garden. Fashion editor and stylist Michael Philouze curates a wardrobe that emphasizes architectural shapes and premium textures, from structured leather separates in deep teal to a sharp-shouldered velvet blazer, ensuring each look feels grounded yet avant-garde. The editorial technique relies heavily on natural light, which softly illuminates the intricate detailing of gold metallic accessories and dark, glossy manicures by Yuko Tsuchihashi. With a sleek ponytail styled by Eddy Scudo and refined makeup artistry by Samantha Lau, Barbaro embodies a modern, focused elegance. The interplay of chiaroscuro lighting and desaturated color palettes transforms the industrial setting into a high-fashion stage, creating a cohesive aesthetic that feels both utilitarian and deeply luxurious. Ultimately, this collaboration provides an intimate yet powerful study of form and texture, establishing a distinct visual language that feels perfectly at home within the pages of a premier luxury fashion publication.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion