Model with large white afro wearing grey sleeveless midi dress against a dark background

Model Caren Jepkemei with vibrant orange hair wearing a dark patterned dress with feather accents against a plain neutral background.

Model with vibrant orange hair wearing a sequined black slip dress and long black gloves against a pale backdrop

Model wearing a brown coat and sunglasses seated on a stool holding a handbag against a seamless background.

Portrait of Black model with voluminous bright orange hair wearing a metallic choker and textured top against a neutral background.

Black model with voluminous bright orange hair wearing a patterned top with pink feather accents, photographed against a neutral background.

Model wearing a pink satin dress and blonde curly wig holding a cigarette against a plain warm background

Model Caren Jepkemei with voluminous red hair wearing a grey patterned gown and holding a handbag for AURUM.

Model with large white afro hairstyle wearing a dark ruffle dress against a black background for AURUM project.

Close-up portrait of model Caren Jepkemei with vibrant green eyeshadow and textured bright orange hair for AURUM project.

Model Caren Jepkemei with voluminous white afro hair wearing a grey top against a black background for the AURUM project

Black woman with blonde curly hair wearing a pink satin top and holding a lit cigarette against a neutral backdrop

Various Editorials AURUM 2026

About

AURUM is a high-fashion editorial project that explores sculptural form and texture through a series of striking portraits. Centered on the versatile presence of model Caren Jepkemei, the series leans into dramatic styling and contrasting silhouettes, utilizing a mix of moody low-key lighting and clean, warm-toned studio environments. Photographer Per Appelgren captures the collection with a focus on tactile detail, from intricate feather embellishments to glossy satin finishes. Fashion direction by Sina Braetz provides a cohesive structural backbone, while elaborate hair styling by Hiromi Nishinaka and precise makeup by David Gillers define the project's visual impact. Casting by Remi Felipe rounds out the production, resulting in a series that highlights precision in tailoring and editorial composition.