Uptown Surf 2026

Description

This fashion editorial photograph for the WSJ project Uptown Surf captures a model wearing a short white top and a long, voluminous green skirt with a dramatic train. The scene is set on an expansive open asphalt plaza under natural morning light, casting long shadows across the ground. In the middle distance, a person in a wetsuit carries a surfboard across the square, while rows of tall palm trees line the background against a clear horizon. Photographed by Jack Day with styling by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the image blends high-fashion styling with an athletic coastal atmosphere.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Minimalist

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Public Square

Context

Editorial