Close-up portrait of two models with eyes closed, one leaning in close to the neck of the other against a neutral background.

Model wearing a dark long-sleeve top adjusts a patterned silk scarf around his neck against a plain grey backdrop.

Close-up portrait of a man applying lipstick with a compact mirror wearing a white collared shirt against a neutral background.

Back view of a person with dark hair combing it with a small pink comb while wearing a light button-up shirt

Dries Van Noten Beauty Gestures 2025

About

Beauty Gestures is an editorial cosmetics project for Dries Van Noten that explores the nuanced movements and rituals of self-care. The imagery leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic, utilizing soft light to emphasize the textures of both the garments and the skin. Photographed by Melanie + Ramon, the series captures subjects in intimate, precise moments, such as the application of lipstick or the grooming of hair. These vertical portraits maintain a consistent neutral color palette, focusing on the interplay between patterned silk fabrics and the natural contours of the models. With hair styling by Ramona Eschbach and makeup by Karin Westerlund, the project highlights the tactile details of the Dries Van Noten collection. The series also features manicurist Anatole Rainey, with models Eddy Earl and Ivy Stewart.