Elle France: Mises en Classe

Sep 2025

Mises en Classe for Elle France is an extensive editorial series that explores the intersection of classic tailoring and layered knitwear. The project, photographed by James 'Buzz' White and styled by Elisabeth Akessoul, leans into an earthy autumn palette, utilizing soft studio lighting to accentuate the tactile qualities of wool, leather, and tweed. The imagery captures a studious aesthetic, featuring model Edwina Preston and additional talent in both clean studio environments and architectural outdoor settings. Technical execution shifts between polished, high-contrast monochrome and warm, natural light compositions. The series often incorporates analogue film techniques and gritty textures, creating a sense of narrative continuity across the spreads. Hair stylist Fabio Petri and makeup artist Tiina Roivainen provide a finished, intentional look that balances the series' retro influences with contemporary editorial sensibilities.

Editorial, Vertical

Soft Light

Editorial