Fashion shoot: The edge of reason – in pictures

Vantage point: Dress, Dh69,700, Gucci

Clash course: Dress, Dh27,800, Gucci. Cuff, Dh1,735, Etro; bangle, Dh2,445, Jennifer Fisher, both at Net-A-Porter. Earrings Dh380; ring Dh365, both from D by Dalia

Close call: Top; skirt; dress; earrings, prices on request, all from Prada. Bag, Dh60,770, Salvatore Ferragamo

Nature’s bounty: Dress, Dh10,750; bracelet, price on request, both from Salvatore Ferragamo. Boots, Dh6,450, Gucci. Ring, Dh365, D by Dalia

Carved in stone: Top, Dh2,500; culottes, Dh4,450, both from Victoria Beckham. Jacket, Dh4,190, OTT at S*uce. Heels, Dh8,190, Christian Louboutin. Ring, Dh365, D by Dalia. Earrings, Dh2,000, Céline

Before the storm: Dress, Dh15,300; bag, Dh5,850, both from Saint Laurent. Coat, Dh10,075, Martin Grant at Boutique 1. Earrings, price on request, Salvatore Ferragamo

Rise and shine: Dress, Dh18,550; cardigan, Dh18,550; rings, from Dh950 each, all from Saint Laurent

For the May fashion editorial, the Luxury team travelled to Alila Jabal Akhdar resort, Oman, to shoot against the rugged Al Hajar Mountains. The crew rose before dawn and was rewarded with heavy skies and dark grey light, which set the mood for the story. Photographer: Roc Chaliand; Fashion director: Sarah Maisey; Styling: Hafsa Lodi; Model: Maud at The AgenC; Hair and make-up: Sarah Damichi at MMG using MAC Cosmetics