Model Nyaueth Riam in a pale pink cape and red fringed skirt holding a yellow panel against a black background.

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing a white lace bodysuit and sunglasses, crouching on a stool against a dark background with drawn white lines

Model Nyaueth Riam in a white cutout top and shorts holding a patterned bag against a black background.

Model wearing yellow mesh top, patterned tights, and red heels against a grey seamless backdrop with white illustrations.

Close-up portrait of model Nyaueth Riam wearing dark sunglasses, yellow top, and flower earring against blue background

Model Nyaueth Riam posing in a pleated purple skirt and black over-the-knee boots against a dark background for HardCOPY Magazine.

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing patterned top and black trousers against a black background for HardCOPY Magazine

Model Nyaueth Riam holding a pink inflatable dolphin against a plain grey studio backdrop for HardCOPY Magazine.

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing sheer patterned bodysuit adorned with oversized colorful paper bows against dark background

Model Nyaueth Riam holding an inflatable blue dolphin against a dark background for HardCOPY Magazine editorial photography

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing a structured top and colorful bangles for HardCOPY Magazine

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing sunglasses, chunky necklace, tropical print top and animal print shorts against a white background.

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing black fringe pants and sleeveless top with smiley graphic for HardCOPY Magazine NYAUETH editorial

Model Nyaueth Riam wearing a sheer black top, patterned miniskirt, and tall red boots holding a framed backdrop

Model Nyaueth Riam lying on a dark background framed by white drawn lines, wearing a patterned bodysuit and red heels.

HardCOPY Magazine NYAUETH 2025

About

For the striking HardCOPY Magazine editorial titled NYAUETH, photographer Elliot James Kennedy captures a vibrant, surrealist exploration of modern high fashion through a series of dynamic, high-contrast studio portraits. Featuring model Nyaueth Riam, the project leans into a bold, graphic aesthetic that pushes the boundaries of traditional editorial fashion photography. Under the expert eye of fashion editor and stylist Noemie Schelbert, the shoot weaves together diverse textures—from delicate lace and fringe to structured leather—with a playful, almost whimsical use of props like inflatable dolphins and vibrant geometric backdrops. The visual narrative is further enhanced by Masashi Konno's precise hair styling and Anastasia Borovik's makeup artistry, which together emphasize the model's powerful presence. Utilizing studio strobe lighting, the images maintain a crisp, clean clarity that highlights the intricate details of the garments while incorporating manual typography and hand-drawn graphic elements to add a surreal, illustrative quality. This combination of editorial minimalism and conceptual, surreal imagery results in a cohesive body of work that feels both avant-garde and meticulously curated. By balancing stark, dark backgrounds with neon pops of color and dynamic, motion-filled poses, the creative team delivers a compelling project that serves as a masterclass in contemporary styling and visual storytelling, demonstrating how technical precision can elevate the expressive nature of luxury fashion.