Black woman wearing a textured dark jacket with voluminous sleeves and hoop earrings against a neutral background

Model wearing a voluminous mauve ruffled collar and matching crop top with white trousers against a dark blue background.

Model in black textured top and black tights wearing gold jewelry against a plain light background for Glamour Magazine U.S.

Black woman wearing elaborate pearl necklace and earrings against a plain background for Glamour Magazine U.S.

Close-up portrait of a Black woman wearing statement silver earrings and a large textured necklace against a dark background.

Model in a green pleated dress and glossy green vest wearing white high heels against a dark blue background

Black woman wearing a red top and black heels lounging on a dark leather chair against a white background

Black woman wearing a glossy black sculpted garment with large gold earrings against a dark blue background.

Black woman with gold hands raised above head wearing structured black top and trousers against dark blue studio backdrop.

Model in a textured mint green fringed dress leaning over a dark curved chair against a dark blue background.

Glamour Magazine U.S. Star Power 2026

About

Star Power for Glamour Magazine U.S. serves as a masterclass in modern fashion editorial portraiture, distilling the essence of luxury style through a series of striking, high-contrast frames. Captured by photographer Mauro Matalone, the project channels a sophisticated and sculptural aesthetic, stripping away distractions to place the spotlight firmly on texture, form, and silhouette. Throughout the series, the imagery leans into a minimalist, studio-based philosophy that prioritizes intentionality, utilizing studio strobe lighting to carve out sharp, angular compositions that feel both timeless and contemporary. The work celebrates the interplay of disparate materials—from the tactile sheen of embossed faux-croc and glossy, structural garments to the intricate, maximalist application of faux-pearls and metallic hardware. Whether presented in deep, cinematic black-and-white or set against saturated, deep blue backgrounds, each composition maintains a palpable focus on the architectural nature of high fashion. By stripping back the set design in favor of neutral, seamless backdrops, the project achieves a high-end, editorial minimalism that elevates every accessory and garment into a focal point. Through precise posing and meticulous lighting, Star Power successfully constructs a visual narrative where the subject becomes a living, breathing sculpture, perfectly aligned with the polished, authoritative voice of the publication while showcasing an uncompromising attention to detail in the realm of luxury fashion photography.