Elle Thailand THE ENIGMATIC DREAMER 2025

Description

This striking black and white profile portrait features a black woman with dark braided hair and pleated dark headwear, captured in sharp monochrome contrast. Photographed by Petros Kouiouris with makeup by Nick Barose and casting by Hendrik Simon, the image forms part of the editorial project The Enigmatic Dreamer for Elle Thailand. The composition focuses tightly on the subject's profile against a minimalist white studio background, emphasizing sculptural textures and dramatic lighting. The model Leah Simon poses with a subtle, contemplative gaze while wispy botanical elements frame the foreground, adding an organic layer to the clean editorial aesthetic.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial