Melancholia

A fashion story photographed by Anna Grodskaya and Danila Romankov.

That deep feeling of sadness that guides the journey through darkness and light. A story shot by Anna Grodskaya and Danila Romankov.

Melancholia

Credits:

Photography: Anna Grodskaya & Danila Romankov / @grodskaya @danilaromankov
Styling: Anna Shubina / @annashubina8
Make up/hair: Svetlana Shayda / @s_shayda
Models: Alena & Aleko at NIK Model Management / @nikmodelmanagement

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