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BrandVarious Covers
Project66 GREENE: Hawa
A Black woman with long braids wearing a lace headdress holds a cigarette with smoke rising against a deep purple background.

Rachel Polycarpe,

Associated creatives

Diego Bendezu
Diego BendezuPhotographer
Rachel Polycarpe
Rachel PolycarpeHair Stylist
Mollie Gloss
Mollie GlossMakeup Artist

Tags

black woman braided hair

Description

A striking editorial portrait features a Black woman with long braids wearing an intricate black lace headdress. She holds a cigarette in her mouth, with a thin wisp of smoke curling upwards into the frame. The background is a solid, deep purple, providing a vibrant contrast to the subject. Large, neon-yellow numbers and white text are superimposed over the composition, suggesting a magazine cover aesthetic. The lighting is focused and moody, highlighting the textures of the lace and the subject's features. The composition is centered, creating a formal and provocative visual impact.

Style

Editorial, Vertical

Techniques

Natural light, Flash

Industries

Magazines