WSJ Playing Dress Up 2026

Description

An editorial fashion photograph from the project Playing Dress Up for WSJ, captured by photographer Laura Jane Coulson. Three models—Betsy Gaghan, Bebe Parnell, and Jacqui Hooper—are arranged along the steps and banister of an indoor staircase. Each model wears textured, mottled fur-like garments in black, grey, and off-white tones, styled with tailored trousers and strappy footwear. Direct natural light cuts across the domestic staircase, casting strong diagonal shadows and warm highlights against the neutral interior walls and wooden banister. Set design is credited to Lester Lloyd, casting by Julia Lange, hair styling by Joe Burwin, and makeup by Thomasin Waite.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Warm

Techniques

Hard Light

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Hallway

Context

Editorial