Elle Japan: Elle Japan May 2025 Cover

May 2025

Suki Waterhouse fronts the May 2025 cover of Elle Japan, marking a fresh editorial collaboration for the publication. Captured by photographers JuanKr and Kodai Ikemitsu, the portrait leans into a polished aesthetic, featuring Waterhouse against a tactile, pale brick studio backdrop. The composition is defined by soft light and a muted color palette, accented by the contrast of a utility-inspired ensemble styled by Ayaka Endo. The shoot coordinates a multi-disciplinary creative team, including set design by Takashi Imayoshi and hair styling by Asashi and David von Cannon. Makeup artistry is provided by Benjamin Puckey and Uda Kesho, with technical refinement handled by retoucher Elena Misjuk. The final vertical layout integrates bold pink typography with the editorial imagery.