Erykah Badu wearing a metallic gold sculptural jacket and ornate headpiece in a fashion portrait for Puss Puss Magazine.

Erykah Badu wearing an elaborate horned mask and black and white faux fur coat against a white background

Erykah Badu wearing a black and white patterned coat and matching headpiece against a plain backdrop

Close-up portrait of Erykah Badu wearing an elaborate red beaded headdress and matching headwear for Puss Puss Magazine editorial.

Rear view of Erykah Badu wearing an elaborate costume covered in hanging necklaces and jewels outside on a suburban lawn.

Erykah Badu wearing a dramatic red headpiece and red cape seated in front of a piano

Erykah Badu wearing elaborate gold headpiece, draped silver mask, and statement jacket against white background

Erykah Badu wearing an elaborate gold headpiece and sculptural clock shoulder piece in an outdoor garden setting.

Erykah Badu wearing an elaborate red headdress and holding up a large glowing sphere for Puss Puss Magazine

Erykah Badu seated holding a large animal skull in front of a wooden piano, wearing a red robe and dark cap.

Erykah Badu wearing a pink head covering and cream skirt inside a glass greenhouse for Puss Puss Magazine

Erykah Badu wearing an oversized wide-brim woven hat and white dress in a greenhouse for Puss Puss Magazine

Erykah Badu wearing a dramatic oversized white brimmed hat and white draped gown inside a wooden greenhouse.

Puss Puss Magazine Erykah Badu 2026

About

This editorial feature for Puss Puss Magazine showcases musician and entertainer Erykah Badu in a series of avant-garde portraits. Captured by photographer Julius Frazer, the images leverage an eclectic mix of natural light and studio environments to highlight intricate, sculptural fashion choices. Fashion editor and stylist Ayumi Perry curates a theatrical wardrobe, featuring elaborate headpieces, heavy beadwork, and layered metallic accessories. With production handled by Shay Johnson, the project employs a clean aesthetic alongside warm, analogue film textures to frame the artist's performance-driven poses and elaborate costume details.