SHADE OF SPADES
Photography by Alena Saz for The Untitled Magazine
In Shade of Spades, photographer Alena Saz transforms beauty into provocation through a series of noir-inspired portraits starring model Leona Naomi Wong. The editorial reimagines gothic glamour with a futuristic edge—melding high-shine latex textures, jet-black lacquered lips, and sculptural lashes that drip with intensity. Makeup artist Suna Myles crafts bold, surreal looks that oscillate between elegance and distortion, while Ryan Taniguchi’s sharp, graphic hairstyling amplifies the visual tension between control and chaos. The result is a hypnotic exploration of dark seduction and self-possession, where every reflection and gesture hints at the power of transformation.
Credits:
Photography by Alena Saz @alena_saz Seen Artists @seenartists
Model: Leona Naomi Wong @leonanaomii We Are That Agency
Makeup Artist: Suna Myles @sunamyles_mua
Hair Stylist: Ryan Taniguchi @ryannyc
Post-Production: Alexandra Baeva @ab.retoucher
