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This week's top Elle India projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Elle India · This isn’t just fashion. It’s a statement.
Elle India showcases a series of fashion editorials featuring model Anisha Sandhu, captured by photographer William Ferchichi. The imagery employs clean, studio-based compositions that emphasize structural apparel and rich textural contrasts, ranging from metallic scale-work to flowing, sheer fabrics. Fashion direction by Nata Bocha anchors the series, with hair styling by Mark Alan Esparza and makeup by Rei Tajima contributing to the varied aesthetic. The collection moves between stark monochrome and warm, desaturated palettes, utilizing both natural light and directional beauty lighting. Each frame integrates specific editorial techniques including chiaroscuro, analogue film, and deliberate movement to elevate the portraiture within a minimalist, neutral studio context.
Project Elle India · Lakshmi Menon, Ahead Of Her Time by Tenzing Dakpa
Captured for Elle India, 'Ahead Of Her Time' is a fashion editorial series photographed by Tenzing Dakpa. The project highlights model Lakshmi Menon within a collection of diverse, character-rich environments, ranging from rustic workshops and textured architectural corridors to outdoor garden settings. The series leans into a tactile, candid aesthetic that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The imagery utilizes natural light and analogue film techniques to build a warm, authentic atmosphere. Makeup artist Mitesh Rajani provides a clean, understated beauty direction that complements the varied sartorial choices, moving from vibrant, structured mini dresses to layered, textured knitwear and denim. The overall aesthetic is marked by grainy, atmospheric compositions that ground the subjects within their surroundings.
Project Elle India · Elle India June 2026 Cover
The June 2026 cover of Elle India features model Kirandeep Chahal in an editorial portrait. The composition centers on a sculptural cream dress with intricate petal-like details, set against a soft blue backdrop. Photographed by Noémi Ottilia Szabo, the imagery utilizes minimalist framing and clean, diffused lighting to maintain a polished aesthetic. The project includes makeup artistry by Claire Carmelina Gil.
Project Elle India · Kirandeep Chahal
Elle India showcases model Kirandeep Chahal in this expansive fashion editorial series. Captured by photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo, the project highlights a range of silhouettes and textures, from distressed, open-weave knits and voluminous cream textiles to structured brocade corsetry and flowing halter gowns. Utilizing a palette of cool, muted tones and clean studio environments, the photography relies on soft, diffused lighting to emphasize garment details and intricate accessorization. Makeup artist Claire Carmelina Gil provides a dewy, minimalist aesthetic that complements the varied styling throughout the shoot, which prioritizes tactile elements and clean, vertical composition.
Project Elle India · Elle India May 2026 Covers
Celebrating three decades of influence, the May 2026 covers for Elle India mark a milestone with a masterclass in editorial portraiture. Captured through the lens of photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo, the series features model Zinnia Rose in a compelling study of texture, light, and movement. The imagery leans into a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic that bridges classic magazine polish with a modern, intentional focus on detail. In one execution, the styling emphasizes a metallic gold palette set against a structured geometric architectural grid, while the second cover pivots toward a vibrant, tactile red against a muted stone background, effectively highlighting the interplay between the subject and the negative space. The meticulous hair styling by Joel Phillips and soft, elevated makeup by Claire Carmelina Gil provide a refined finish that anchors the editorial nature of the project. By utilizing natural light to accentuate the rich color profiles and layered accessories, the team creates a visual narrative that captures the essence of luxury fashion. These covers serve as a testament to the enduring power of print media, successfully balancing bold sartorial choices with a serene, direct portrait style that feels both timeless and current, solidifying the brand's continued relevance in the contemporary media and entertainment landscape.
Project Elle India · Zinnia Rose
In the striking Zinnia Rose editorial for Elle India, photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo curates a visual narrative that masterfully balances high-fashion opulence with an intimate, lived-in aesthetic. Through a series of carefully composed portraits, the project explores the interplay between structured luxury garments and organic, ambient interiors. The imagery leans into a refined editorial style, characterized by intentional natural light that accentuates the diverse textures of lace, velvet, and metallic fabrics worn by model Zinnia Rose. Whether reclining against patterned chaises or standing amidst classical architecture, the subject maintains a poised demeanor that anchors the intricate set designs. The production benefits significantly from the cohesive vision provided by hair stylist Joel Phillips and makeup artist Claire Carmelina Gil, whose contributions ensure that the beauty look remains polished yet approachable. By weaving together elements of botanical murals, minimalist corridors, and ornate garden trellises, the campaign transcends a standard lookbook to achieve a cinematic quality. This fashion editorial successfully highlights the interplay of color—from deep crimsons to soft violets—against neutral backdrops, creating a sophisticated dialogue between the wearable art and its environment. Ultimately, the work stands as a testament to meticulous art direction, celebrating the delicate balance of movement and stillness that defines modern luxury fashion photography today.
Project Elle India · Elle India May 2026 Cover
For its May 2026 issue, Elle India delivers a masterclass in editorial portraiture, celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a thematic focus on sustainability that feels both urgent and timeless. Photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo captures the essence of this milestone through a pair of striking cover images that balance architectural rigidity with the organic fluidity of high fashion. In one composition, model Zinnia Kumar stands poised in a metallic gold fringe dress against a structural, soft-focus urban backdrop, utilizing natural light to accentuate the garment's intricate, leaf-like texture. A second iteration leans into a bolder aesthetic, featuring Kumar in a vibrant red off-shoulder dress set against a green, tiled surface that grounds the image in tactile realism. The synergy between the art direction and the talent is palpable, with Joel Phillips providing sharp, modern hair styling and Claire Carmelina Gil executing a makeup palette that enhances the raw, direct gaze of the subject. These covers do more than simply announce a monthly edition; they synthesize high-concept fashion photography with the magazine's long-standing cultural authority. By weaving together precise lighting techniques and a sophisticated color story, the team has produced a compelling visual narrative that honors the legacy of the publication while signaling a clear, forward-looking vision for the future of Indian media.
Project Elle India · Zinnia Rose Kumar
In this evocative feature for Elle India, model Zinnia Kumar takes center stage in a sophisticated fashion editorial that masterfully explores the intersection of architectural heritage and high-concept garment construction. Captured through the lens of photographer Noémi Ottilia Szabo, the series leans into an aesthetic of quiet luxury, utilizing natural light to elevate the tactile complexity of each look. From intricate lace and sculptural, fringed red gowns to minimalist beige silhouettes, the imagery prioritizes texture and form, allowing the garments to converse with their surroundings—whether set against classical marble statuary, ornate chinoiserie murals, or geometric urban grids. The project benefits from the refined technical contributions of hair stylist Joel Phillips and makeup artist Claire Carmelina Gil, whose work ensures a polished yet organic sensibility that frames Zinnia Kumar as both a modern muse and a conduit for style. By emphasizing the interplay between soft, diffused lighting and the rich, layered materials of the wardrobe, the editorial achieves a balance of editorial minimalism and vibrant, high-fashion storytelling. The result is a cohesive visual narrative that feels grounded in both place and personality, successfully pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture to deliver an elevated, immersive experience that speaks to the core sensibilities of the modern luxury fashion industry.
Project Elle India · Elle India January 2025 Covers
Elle India showcases its January 2025 editorial vision through a series of portrait covers featuring model Madhulika Sharma alongside Ishaan Khatter. The session prioritizes a clean, contemporary aesthetic, utilizing soft, directional natural light to highlight textures across the subjects' attire. Photographer Dolly Devi captures the duo in a warm-toned studio environment, where editorial typography frames the vertical compositions. The covers maintain a consistent style, blending structured portraiture with relaxed, candid positioning.
Project Elle India · Elle India March 2025 Cover by Tenzing Dakpa
For the March 2025 art issue of Elle India, photographer Tenzing Dakpa explores a refined aesthetic in this latest editorial cover. The project features model Lakshmi Menon, styled in a textured patterned jacket and shorts, set against a backdrop of rustic wooden louvered shutters and carefully arranged decorative elements. Shot with a focus on natural light, the imagery leverages an analogue/film quality that produces warm, soft highlights across the frame. Mitesh Rajani provided makeup artistry for the session, contributing to the clean composition of the final cover design.
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