Model in red blazer and white ruffled blouse wearing black trousers against white background

Model in black minidress and tall leather boots holding a white handbag against a plain background

Monochrome fashion portrait of a woman seated on the floor in black lace apparel, knee-high socks, and polished leather shoes.

Black and white portrait of a female model lying down, wearing dark lace lingerie and a ruffled choker, resting her hand on her head.

Model wearing structured beige jacket and black ruffle blouse standing on sandy beach

Model standing on a sandy beach wearing a sheer white blouse and dark trousers with a shoulder bag.

Model seated on the floor wearing a long-sleeved black lace dress with a ruffled collar and boots against a white wall.

Model standing outdoors wearing an ornate cream lace jacket and matching shorts against a pale coastline background.

Model standing outdoors wearing a black patterned mini dress with ruffled shoulders for Elle Australia.

Model in an off-white lace ruffled dress, black knee-high socks, and black shoes seated on a studio floor for Elle Australia.

Model in black leather jacket and pants with white lace ruffled blouse against a plain background

Elle Australia Historical Reference 2025

About

Historical Reference is a fashion editorial series for Elle Australia that explores the tension between structured tailoring and delicate lace. Photographed by Nicole Bentley, the project navigates between controlled studio environments and atmospheric coastal settings, balancing clean, architectural compositions with soft, natural light. Fashion Editor and Stylist Naomi Smith emphasizes textural contrast throughout the series, layering sheer lace ruffles against heavy leather and structured blazers. The work utilizes monochromatic grading and analogue film aesthetics to heighten the focus on garment details and subtle silhouettes, supported by hair styling from Koh.