Purple Magazine Tokyo Noir 2026

Description

This black and white editorial portrait from the Tokyo Noir project for Purple Magazine features a model posing against a textured abstract background. Shot by photographer Joe Lai with styling by Shotaro Yamaguchi and art direction by Aleph Molinari, the image captures a stark, high-contrast aesthetic. Hair styling by Tomi Kono complements the deliberate, moody lighting and monochrome palette. The subject wears intricate white lace intimates adorned with dark motifs, creating a striking graphic contrast. The composition is vertical, emphasizing form and texture through high-contrast monochrome printing.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial