Portrait of a female model wearing a textured black patterned top against a plain grey studio backdrop

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing a black lace dress with metallic bracelets against a white seamless background

Close-up portrait of model Merlijne Schorren wearing black textured garments for Costume Denmark by photographer Janne Rugland.

Close-up portrait of model Merlijne Schorren wearing black textured garments against a plain light background

Close-up portrait of model Merlijne Schorren wearing dark textured knitwear photographed by Janne Rugland for Costume Denmark Merlinje project.

Model wearing a black top with large gold sphere bracelet and statement earrings against a seamless white background.

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing a black cut-out knit top against a seamless white studio background

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing a black top and tights with gold accessories in a studio setting for Costume Denmark

Model Merlijne Schorren in an oversized black leather coat and white shirt against a neutral studio backdrop.

Model wearing a black knitted headpiece and black top against a pale blue studio background, shot by Janne Rugland for Costume Denmark.

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing high-waisted denim jeans and a layered fringed cape against a grey seamless backdrop.

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing a sequined slip dress standing against a grey studio seamless background.

Model standing on tiptoe wearing a white tank top and feather-embellished trousers against a neutral background

Model in a cream sleeveless side-slit dress against a light grey seamless backdrop for Costume Denmark

Model Merlijne Schorren wearing peach flared trousers and a beige bra top against a pale grey wall.

Model Merlijne Schorren seated on a chair wearing fringed boots for Costume Denmark editorial shot by Janne Rugland

Model lying on the floor wearing black sheer tights, dark undergarments, and yellow heels with white fabric draped across the body

Model wearing a tan knit crop top and high-waisted trousers with tan leather waistband details against a pale background

Close-up portrait of a model with slicked-back dark hair, striking blue eyes, and bold red lipstick against a neutral grey background.

Model seen from behind wearing a white open-back top with black sleeves and sheer dark tights against a light grey background.

Costume Denmark Merlinje 2025

About

Merlinje is a fashion editorial series for Costume Denmark that highlights minimalist tailoring and sculptural silhouettes. Captured by photographer Janne Rugland, the project leans into a sophisticated aesthetic, utilizing clean studio backdrops and a blend of natural and dramatic directional lighting to articulate the tactile qualities of knitwear, leather, and layered textiles. The series features model Merlijne Schorren, whose direct gaze and varied styling—ranging from monochrome, high-contrast portraiture to soft, earth-toned compositions—serve as the visual anchor. Hair stylist Joel Phillips provides a consistent, slicked-back aesthetic that emphasizes the sharp facial features and modern garment structures throughout the collection.