Black and white portrait of a model wearing a patterned textured coat outdoors amongst foliage, photographed by Chris Rhodes.

High-angle view of a person in a vivid red hooded robe walking past rows of wooden church pews beneath an ornate chandelier.

Black and white close-up of feet wearing pointed black slingback heels standing on a textured pavement in direct sunlight.

Black and white editorial photograph of a model wearing a patterned coat at the foot of a shadowed concrete staircase.

Model Betsy Gaghan wears a black and white mottled coat posing against a curved tiled wall in high-contrast light.

Model Betsy Gaghan standing in a long black dress against a weathered concrete wall in black and white.

Model Betsy Gaghan in a draped white gown standing beneath large tree branches against a high architectural wall.

Betsy Gaghan wearing a black coat and white high-neck top against classical interior architecture.

Close-up rear view of a model in a cinched black and grey brushstroke patterned coat standing on concrete steps.

Model Betsy Gaghan posed beside a large circular geometric skylight wearing a dark jacket, red skirt, and red heels.

Model Betsy Gaghan wearing a leopard print jacket, orange skirt, and black pointed slingbacks leaning against a stone building wall.

Model Betsy Gaghan in a white sequined cat-face dress photographed from a low angle against green foliage and clear blue sky.

D Repubblica Not Your Average 2025

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For D Repubblica’s editorial feature 'Not Your Average,' photographer Chris Rhodes captures a series of stark, high-contrast fashion portraits. Featuring model Betsy Gaghan, the imagery explores a monochromatic aesthetic that leverages both low-key chiaroscuro lighting and direct, hard sunlight to create graphic, geometric compositions against architectural backdrops. The project incorporates a distinct analogue film quality, grounding the editorial styling in raw, gritty textures. Fashion editor Alister Mackie anchors the wardrobe, working alongside hair stylist Shiori Takahashi and makeup artist Laura Dominique to develop a sculptural, minimalist look that emphasizes form and shadow across various indoor and outdoor environments.