Diego Moncada stars in 'Narcissus 2,' an editorial that is captured by photographer Ion Leibar's lens. Styling for the fashion story is courtesy of Javier des Leon and consists of designer menswear looks from luxury labels like Ermenegildo Zegna, Hermes and Loewe among other names.
Exploring society's obsession with vanity, Narcissus 2 boasts both candid and staged images of model Diego and highlights photographer Ion Leibar's opulent vision for the photo series. Diego poses inside of a baroque mansion and sports hair and makeup looks by Daniel Coltor.
When he isn't pulling off vivid colors and printed pieces, the model poses in front of a mirror while transforming into a character who is truly obsessed with his own appearance and reflection.
Narcissistic Model Portraits
Ion Leibar's 'Narcissus 2' Series Explores an Obsession With Vanity
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