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Close-up monochrome portrait of Mona Tougaard wearing a dark headband and light blazer against a white studio background.

Mona Tougaard in a black jacket and trousers with long blonde hair blowing across her face against a white background

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a white jacket and dark cap holding a glass, for CR Fashion Book editorial project.

Model Mona Tougaard with blonde hair holding a cigarette against a plain grey seamless background

Model kneeling on a white studio background wearing a dark button-up shirt, shorts, and long leather gloves.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a white structured jacket and cap against a plain white background for CR Fashion Book.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a dark leather blazer and white scarf in a black and white editorial portrait by CR Fashion Book.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing black long-sleeved top and gloves posing on a white seamless background

Mona Tougaard with blonde bangs holding a cigarette in CR Fashion Book editorial

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a dark leather blazer and skirt with a white scarf against a plain studio background.

Model Mona Tougaard with blonde hair wearing a dark shirt in a fashion portrait for CR Fashion Book.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a red strapless cutout top and light skirt, flexing arm against a textured concrete wall.

Mona Tougaard wearing a white tailored jacket and skirt with a black cap against a neutral studio background

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a dark leather skirt against a plain studio background for CR Fashion Book.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing an open white shirt and dark trousers against a plain background for CR Fashion Book.

Model from behind wearing dark long-sleeved top and long leather gloves against a plain light background

Model Mona Tougaard with flowing blonde hair wearing dark shorts against a bright white background for CR Fashion Book

Model Mona Tougaard seated on a wooden floor in a black off-the-shoulder dress for CR Fashion Book.

Model Mona Tougaard lying on a wooden workbench wearing a dark dress and light heels against a textured wall.

Model Mona Tougaard wearing a dark leather skirt against a plain seamless studio background for CR Fashion Book.

CR Fashion Book Mona Tougaard by Jess Ruby James 2026

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In this evocative series for CR Fashion Book, photographer Jess Ruby James captures model Mona Tougaard in a masterclass of editorial minimalism. The project eschews extraneous noise, focusing instead on the architectural precision of luxury tailoring and the raw, cinematic quality of high-contrast black and white imagery. Through a lens that leans into both studio strobe lighting and the soft, diffuse capabilities of natural light, James constructs a visual narrative that feels simultaneously timeless and cutting-edge. The work is defined by a rigorous attention to silhouette and texture—from the sleek sheen of leather opera gloves to the structural complexity of tailored blazers—creating a dialogue between the model and the lens. Tougaard’s presence is dynamic and introspective, with styling that oscillates between sharp, sculptural high-fashion statements and raw, emotive portraits. With expert art direction from Guillaume Lauruol and the cohesive creative vision of the production team, the project thrives on the interplay of deep shadows and high-key brightness, a technique often enhanced by large format and 35mm film sensibilities. This collection stands as a testament to the power of refined composition, where every line, gesture, and fold of fabric serves to reinforce a singular, sophisticated aesthetic that elevates the editorial portrait to a contemporary art form.