Model in a voluminous yellow dress standing on stone stairs in front of a white classical building with niches and statues.

Close-up portrait of an East Asian model wearing a metallic gold beaded top with a gold ring on her hand, outdoors with a blurred background.

Model Maggie Cheng wearing a large white feathered hat against a waterfront backdrop with distant architecture for Vogue Philippines.

Model Maggie Cheng in a gold fringed two-piece outfit posing on a balcony overlooking a Venetian canal for Vogue Philippines.

Model leaning against a stone column by the water wearing a dark dress and a structured hat for Vogue Philippines

Model in a cream top and patterned skirt posing against a brick building facade and water for Vogue Philippines

Model in vibrant red feather dress holding a golden sun mask beneath a stone bridge by water for Vogue Philippines La Vita editorial

Model in architectural monochrome outfit with platform boots standing against a classical stone building exterior.

Model in a long yellow dress standing on grand stone steps before a monumental classical white building exterior.

Model wearing tan structured coat standing before classic architecture and a statue for Vogue Philippines

Vogue Philippines La Vita 2026

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Vogue Philippines captures the timeless romance of Venice in La Vita, a high-fashion editorial campaign that expertly fuses modern luxury with neoclassical grandeur. Under the meticulous creative direction and styling of Alexandre Dornellas, the project channels an evocative, cinematic sensibility that feels both rooted in history and sharply contemporary. Photographer Josefina Bietti leverages brilliant natural light to illuminate the collection, transforming the city's iconic stone archways, historic canals, and marble facades into a sophisticated stage for dramatic silhouettes. The editorial centers on model Maggie Cheng, whose composed presence anchors a series of visually rich narratives—from vibrant, feathered gowns that contrast against cool-toned stone to architectural tailoring that plays with geometric negative space. With production support from Kaio Berguer and casting by Timoer Nulens, the series leans into a tactile, high-contrast aesthetic that feels distinctly editorial. Techniques like the strategic use of 35mm film provide a granular, authentic depth to the monochromatic frames, while the interplay of metallic fringes and saturated pigments highlights a rigorous attention to material and texture. By juxtaposing opulent garments against the weathered serenity of the Venetian backdrop, La Vita reads as a masterclass in fashion portraiture, elevating the relationship between the subject and her environment into a cohesive, enduring visual story.