Acne Paper

Mar 2026

In Angels with Dirty Faces, photographer Jordan Hemingway and stylist Nick Royal collaborate to craft a visceral exploration of the military-inspired uniform, pushing the boundaries of luxury fashion editorial through a lens of stark, monochromatic intensity. The series, curated for Acne Paper, leans into a rigorous aesthetic where the interplay between matte tailoring and high-gloss patent leather creates a deliberate, tactile friction. By utilizing medium format photography and precise studio strobe setups, the creative team captures a sequence of portraits that feel both cinematic and confrontational. The visual narrative relies on the severe geometry of the styling—featuring peaked caps, opera-length gloves, and metallic hardware—to evoke a sense of controlled, urban defiance. With casting direction from Mischa Notcutt and Theo Spencer, and a sharp performance by model Celeste Fitzpatrick, the project maintains an uncompromising editorial minimalism. The high-contrast, chiaroscuro lighting emphasizes the sharp angles of the garments, stripping away peripheral distractions to focus on the interplay of texture and shadow. Each image serves as an exercise in calculated precision, moving beyond mere garment presentation to document a distinct, aggressive mood. This body of work underscores how technical mastery in lighting and composition can redefine the visual language of contemporary luxury fashion, proving that even the most structured silhouettes hold profound emotional weight when framed with this level of stylistic intent.

Editorial, Vertical, Cinematic

Low-key / chiaroscuro, Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion