There is a reason the red lip refuses to fade from view. It has appeared throughout history with an almost stubborn persistence, resurfacing on different faces, but always carrying the same strength. Once rendered from crushed minerals and insects, it marked power long before it became a beauty staple, worn by queens, performers, and those who understood the impact of a single, decisive gesture.
Whether in a shade of deep wine or a bright lacquered scarlet, a red lip has lived many lives, from the heightened glamour of Old Hollywood to the world of fiction. Today, a swipe of red lipstick before leaving the house is enough to command attention throughout the day—a colour that never fails to read instantly and a presence that does not ask to be explained.
Ahead, discover the power of red in the full editorial.
Photography Álvaro Gracia
Creative direction Dané Stojanovic
Hair Jean-Luc Amarin
Makeup Anna Sadamori, using Dior Beauty
Nail art Fanny Wonyu
Model Taya Kuchinskaya / Makers by Metropolitan Models
Set design Johnson Camilo
Senior producer Steff Hawker
Production and casting director Jean-Marc Mondelet
Lighting assistant Alessandro Ferraioli
Nail art assistant Ruja
This story first appeared in the April 2026 issue of GRAZIA Singapore.
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