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Close-up portrait of a young woman with dark hair wearing a brown coat and floral top against a desert sunset background.

Model in a black turtleneck and ruffled skirt standing outdoors in a desert landscape holding the skirt edges.

Model draped in a large structured red fabric standing against a clear sky backdrop

Model in a yellow patterned zip polo shirt and blue collar against an outdoor landscape background

Model standing outdoors in a desert landscape wearing a long black coat, captured by photographer Ben Toms for Document Journal.

Model standing on a paved road outdoors at sunset wearing a beige blazer over a patterned shirt and shorts.

Close-up detail of a pink van parked on rough earth with a hand-drawn smiley face on the body panel for Document Journal.

Model standing on a dirt path in a desert landscape wearing a patterned yellow polo shirt and graphic print skirt.

Document Journal The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest 2025

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Document Journal presents a fashion editorial set against the stark, arid landscapes of a desert environment. Photographed by Ben Toms, the series explores the relationship between high-fashion silhouettes and the rugged texture of the open terrain. The imagery features a mix of monochrome and warm-toned palettes, utilizing golden hour light and natural illumination to emphasize the intricate details of the layered textiles and structured garments. The editorial, styled by Robbie Spencer, centers on model Sam Davis, whose presence is defined by both fluid movement and grounded, minimalist posing. Complementary hair and makeup work by Homa Safar rounds out the production, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across the varying locations. The project leans into an analogue film aesthetic, incorporating grainy textures and sharp, cinematic contrast to define its visual identity within the designer fashion space.