Vogue Portugal

Mar 2026

Vogue Portugal presents Kiss Me, a masterclass in editorial minimalism that captures the tension between raw human vulnerability and curated, high-fashion artifice. Through a series of intimate, tightly framed images, photographer Ekin Can Bayrakdar explores the geography of the face and the resonance of symbolic objects. The project leans heavily into a refined editorial aesthetic, utilizing macro portrait techniques and low-key chiaroscuro lighting to elevate simple subjects—like a single cracked vase or a lipstick-stained napkin—into compelling visual narratives. The styling, curated by Sophie Van Der Welle, acts as a tactile counterpoint to the imagery, with models such as Emily Bennett portrayed in voluminous high-neck garments and delicate ostrich feathers that emphasize texture and form. The collaboration is further grounded by the precise set design of Olivia Giles, which utilizes deep, monochromatic backdrops to create a dramatic sense of depth. Whether through the stark graphic quality of a macro lip study or the quiet, natural light-bathed reflections captured in portraiture, the work resonates as a sophisticated exploration of detail. By blending the organic with the staged, the team delivers an evocative series that balances fine art sensibilities with the polished, rhythmic precision expected from world-class media and entertainment publications, ultimately proving that profound storytelling often thrives within the most disciplined, minimalist frames.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light

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