Model with long blonde hair blowing across her face wearing a white fringed leather jacket against a light background

Blonde female model wearing a black fringed shirt and dark denim jeans against a plain white studio background.

Model wearing shearling-trimmed denim jacket and white pants seated on a wooden stool against a white background

Model wearing a cowboy hat and denim jeans looking over her shoulder against a plain white background

Model with arms crossed wearing a white ruffled top, white trousers, and western boots against a white backdrop.

Close-up portrait of a blonde woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and denim jacket against a white background

Model with long blonde hair in a white structured top against a plain white background for Best Western editorial by Simon Lekias

Model in white eyelet dress with black corset belt and black boots against white backdrop

Blonde model in a denim jacket and white pants seated on a leather saddle atop a wooden stool against a white seamless background

Model in a black blazer and white trousers posing with finger guns against a plain white studio background.

Elle Australia 'Best Western' 2018

About

Best Western is a fashion editorial series produced for Elle Australia, centered on the aesthetic of modern Americana. Photographed by Simon Lekias, the project features a series of portraits and full-body shots that highlight the texture and structural details of the garments. The work leans into a clean, minimalist studio environment to allow the apparel—ranging from fringed leather jackets to denim-on-denim ensembles—to remain the focal point. Styling by Sara Smith pairs classic western elements with contemporary tailoring, while hair styling by Michele McQuillan provides a candid, windblown texture. The series utilizes natural light to maintain an even, soft tonality throughout the collection. Additional makeup artistry for the shoot was provided by Kellie Stratton.