
V Magazine Is It Dietrich…? Is It Bacall…? No… It’s Gabbriette! 2025
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Description
This magazine cover features a portrait of a woman styled in a classic cinematic look reminiscent of Hollywood golden age icons, created for V Magazine under the project Is It Dietrich…? Is It Bacall…? No… It’s Gabbriette! The subject has dark, finger-waved hair, thin arched eyebrows, and deep dark lipstick, evoking a moody and dramatic atmosphere. She wears a structured dark coat layered over a collared shirt and tie, reinforcing the tailored menswear-inspired aesthetic. A large stylized letter V overlays the composition in purple tones along with overlaid magazine text including 'Sin & Be Seen'. The lighting is high-contrast and dramatic, casting shadows against a pale, neutral background to emphasize her intense expression and sharp facial features.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Industries
Magazines
Color
Background
White Seamless
Context
Editorial