Model wearing dark fringed headpiece and blue bodysuit seated against plain wall on tiled floor

Overhead editorial shot of a woman in a black fringe coat and heeled sandals seated on white tiled floor.

A person viewed from behind wearing a pink shirt and a long burgundy skirt in a room with terracotta-colored walls.

Model wearing a dark top and blue skirt behind sheer lace curtains for Dry Clean Only Magazine

Model wearing dark fashion styling in a diptych format for Dry Clean Only Magazine project Celeste

Model in white t-shirt and black trousers posing against a white background for Dry Clean Only Magazine

Model wearing a pink long-sleeved shirt and burgundy skirt leaning against a brown wall for Dry Clean Only Magazine

High-angle editorial spread featuring a person in a dark coat and two-tone heels against a white tiled floor and grey corner wall.

Editorial multi-panel spread featuring a person in a grey floral silk outfit and large black sculptural hat in a bedroom setting.

Model wearing a patterned fur coat seated on a wooden chair inside an empty room with white walls and a large window.

Close-up split portrait of a woman with dark fringe hair wearing a brown shearling collar and gold hoop earrings.

Close-up portrait of a woman framed behind layers of dark yarn or string for Dry Clean Only Magazine

Editorial layout featuring a model wearing a black shirt, khaki corset, and feathers against a white background.

Editorial multi-frame layout featuring a model wearing a white top standing before tall windows in a sunlit interior.

Close-up portrait of a model with heavy black eye makeup and a white collared shirt against a white background

Dry Clean Only Magazine Celeste 2026

About

In a striking editorial feature for Dry Clean Only Magazine, photographer Verity Smiley-Jones and fashion editor Oguz Erel collaborate on Celeste, a fashion editorial that defines the intersection of avant-garde structure and minimalist restraint. The project leans into a narrative of deliberate ambiguity, casting the entertainer Celeste as a chameleon-like figure who oscillates between stark, sculptural silhouettes and fluid, textural layering. Across the series, the imagery employs natural light and high-key lighting to draw out the intricate details of high-fashion garments, from voluminous shearling coats to lace-up corset tops. The visual language is deeply rooted in editorial minimalism, utilizing clean, architectural backgrounds—ranging from pristine white-tiled floors to earthy, contemplative room corners—that serve to anchor the more theatrical elements of the wardrobe. Makeup artist Laura Yard complements this aesthetic with a restrained, painterly approach, featuring subtle freckles and occasional dramatic smudges that echo the collection's unconventional spirit. Through a masterful use of cinematic framing and thoughtful composition, the project avoids the noise of traditional commercial fashion, opting instead for a quiet, contemplative atmosphere that allows the interplay of fabric, form, and shadow to take center stage. The resulting spread stands as a testament to the power of editorial storytelling in luxury fashion, where every fringe, fold, and metallic accent is curated to evoke a sense of refined, timeless sophistication.