
Roots of Her Power
Set against the raw, untouched landscapes of southern Portugal, Roots of Her Power is more than just a fashion editorial — it is a poetic homecoming. At its center is model Vitoria Mota, returning to the very land where she was raised, now fully stepped into her strength as a woman unafraid of her complexity. Each frame captures her navigating the various dimensions of her identity, reflecting the evolving roles modern women embody in their journey toward fulfillment.
The shoot flows seamlessly between untouched nature and curated style, mirroring Vitoria’s inner balance. She moves through soft, earthy glam to structured, office-ready silhouettes — an elegant metaphor for the dance between introspection and ambition. The styling, crafted by Creative Director and Stylist Tiago Miguel Andrade, draws deeply from the 1950s, 60s, and early 2000s, yet feels utterly now. These nostalgic elements are revived with clarity and joy, proving that fashion is not only cyclical, but also transformational.
Accompanying the still visuals, the editorial video developed by Daniella Rodrigues pulses with the rhythm of freedom and change. It speaks of rebirth, of feeling every heartbeat as a sign of possibility, and of the quiet magic that happens when we embrace the unknown. Her lens captures not only a woman in motion, but a spirit awakening — a reminder that the way we choose to see the world can transform everything.
In a time where we long for authenticity and deeper meaning, this editorial offers a visual meditation on self-connection, the timeless beauty of personal evolution, and the powerful harmony that comes from aligning with one’s origins.

trench coat ICEBERG
earrings and shoes SAINT LAURENT

trench coat ICEBERG
earrings and shoes SAINT LAURENT

fur coat NOPIN
shoes SAINT LAURENT
socks FALKE

fur coat NOPIN
shoes SAINT LAURENT
socks FALKE

dress N°21

dress N°21

fur coat NOPIN
shoes SAINT LAURENT
socks FALKE

dress BLUMARINE

pants and top MARQUES ALMEIDA

pants and top MARQUES ALMEIDA

jacket LIVIANA CONTI
shoes VALENTINO
bag BOTTEGA VENETA

skirt LIVIANA CONTI
shoes GANNI

suit SANDRO PARIS
trench coat VINTAGE DIOR

pants and top MARQUES ALMEIDA

blazer LUÍS CARVALHO

blazer LUÍS CARVALHO
model VITÓRIA MOTA
photographer KHALIFA ABABACAR
video DANIELLA RODRIGUES
styling & creative direction TIAGO MIGUEL ANDRADE
beauty EVERSON ROCHA
casting ROSES ARE ROSES
special thanks to ISABEL FERREIRA CONCEPT STORE