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Ornamental Behaviour

Drawing from Renaissance portraiture and theatrical costume, <Ornamental Behaviour> brings together a cast of characters shaped by exaggeration and excess. Sculptural hair and expressive makeup lead the transformations, while ruffles, ribbons and corsetry extend the identity of each figure. Draped fabric, boxes and raised platforms create a series of small stages, giving a sense of individual performance. The series explores how beauty, adornment and staging influence self-presentation.

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Credits

Photographer
@jamesmmorris_
Retouching
@jamesmmorris_
Make Up
@graceolivia_mua
Set Design
@jamesmmorris_
Set Design
@graceolivia_mua
Creative Director
@jamesmmorris_
Creative Director
@graceolivia_mua
Style
@rainestorm_
Style assist
@badpuppics
Hair
@ziora.au
Hair Assist
@_.velvet22b33t13
Makeup Assist
@makeup._alisha
BTS
@e.vvah
Starring
@bellagenryj
Agency
@khoomanagement
Starring
@ryan_ngigi
Agency
@mother.agency
Starring
@mygramisdiana
Starring
@jacksonkemelfield
Starring
@libertyellaa
Agency
@khoomanagement
Starring
@melody.bby

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FAQ

Who shot and directed the Ornamental Behaviour editorial?

Photographer James Morris handled shooting, retouching, and set design, co-directing creatively with Grace Olivia, who also designed sets. Styling was by Raine Weng Chuen Lee, makeup by Grace Olivia, and hair by Chideraa Obani.

What is the concept of this editorial?

Inspired by Renaissance portraiture and theatrical costume, it presents figures built through exaggeration and excess. Sculptural hair, expressive makeup, and ruffles, ribbons, and corsets expand each character's identity, exploring how beauty, ornamentation, and stagecraft intersect with self-expression.

Which brands appear in Ornamental Behaviour?

The editorial features pieces from Jason Chalmers, Vivienne Westwood, Bad Puppics, Moira, Rush Hour Express, Free The People, MJ Thirty, and Alice STFU.

How was the set constructed for this editorial?

Small stages were built using draped fabric, boxes, and raised platforms. James Morris and Grace Olivia handled set design, creating spaces where each character's performance could unfold.