Purple Magazine Tokyo Noir 2026

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a model with dark, heavy eye makeup that appears smudged or streaming down the face, captured in high-contrast black and white. The subject wears a dark patterned lace top with a high collar, creating a dramatic and moody aesthetic. The composition is a tightly framed portrait focusing on the upper body and face, emphasizing the intense facial expression and stark lighting. The high-contrast grading heightens the dramatic atmosphere of the editorial image, which is part of the Tokyo Noir project for Purple Magazine. Photography by Joe Lai with styling by Shotaro Yamaguchi and art direction by Aleph Molinari.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial