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Featured Elle Japan projects
This week's top Elle Japan projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Elle Japan · The Secret Garden
Elle Japan presents The Secret Garden, a fashion editorial set against the formal landscaping and historical architecture of a sculpture garden. Photographed by Frida Marklund, the series utilizes soft natural light and symmetrical compositions to frame model Dana Elmers in a variety of avant-garde and textured looks. The project features styling by Alexandra Bernard, who leans into rich materials ranging from reptile-patterned leather and plush outerwear to sequined textiles. Technical execution is supported by hair stylist Sebastien Le Corroller and makeup artist Celine Exbrayat, ensuring a cohesive aesthetic across both outdoor garden environments and high-key studio setups.
Project Elle Japan · Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry
This jewelry editorial for Elle Japan features model Lauren de Graaf, showcasing a collection of floral-inspired fine jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels. The shoot captures the intricate details of the pieces against the backdrop of a historic estate, utilizing the soft textures of blooming rose gardens and weathered stone architecture. Photographer Rakuto Makino relies on natural light to illuminate the jewelry and textiles, which range from crisp white shirting to layered tulle and shearling. Fashion editor and stylist Sandra Sole curates a wardrobe that complements the organic motifs of the gemstones, maintaining a clean and warm aesthetic throughout the series.
Project Elle Japan · Under My Skin
For the Elle Japan editorial project Under My Skin, photographer Levin Lee and makeup artist Nicole Handy explore refined skincare aesthetics. The series centers on a sequence of clean, vertical portraits that highlight natural skin textures, glossy finishes, and minimalist styling. Employing soft lighting and macro perspectives, the imagery captures intimate moments of skincare application. The collaboration leans into a neutral palette, utilizing subtle cosmetic details such as white dot makeup and deliberate product placement to emphasize a polished, raw beauty aesthetic.
Project Elle Japan · Suki Waterhouse
Elle Japan features Suki Waterhouse in a series of fashion editorial portraits, capturing the actor across a variety of studio settings. Photographer JuanKr leads the visual direction, utilizing natural light and chiaroscuro techniques to highlight the textures of the high-fashion wardrobe. The collection spans both vibrant color compositions and monochrome photography, leaning into a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Key contributions include hair styling by David von Cannon, makeup by Benjamin Puckey, and detailed retouching by Elena Misjuk, culminating in a versatile editorial look.
Project Elle Japan · Make it New Positive
Make it New Positive is a fashion editorial series produced for Elle Japan. The project features a sequence of architectural compositions that highlight sculptural silhouettes and avant-garde design, leaning into a minimalist and clean aesthetic. Photographer Masami Naruo captures the collection against modern stone and glass structures, utilizing natural light to emphasize the textures of metallic, knit, and sheer garments. The editorial, styled by Ayaka Endo, pairs bold, vibrant color palettes with layered accessories. The series features model Sarah Ferguson, with hair by Yu Nagatomo and makeup by Nobuko Maekawa. The layout integrates Japanese typography throughout the spreads, emphasizing the editorial structure of the magazine.
Project Elle Japan · Lolita Conscious
Lolita Conscious is a fashion editorial series produced for Elle Japan, capturing a cohesive aesthetic defined by structured architectural settings and classic textile pairings. Photographer Shunya Arai and fashion editor Tamao Iida frame model Edwina Preston through a lens that emphasizes texture and clean lines, utilizing natural light to highlight garments ranging from pink tweed sets to houndstooth and leather separates. The series features editorial work that moves between wood-paneled interiors and stone-framed arched hallways, leaning into a retro sensibility. The compositions are presented in a vertical format, incorporating elements such as large-scale typography and mirrors to build a layered, sophisticated visual rhythm across the project.
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