Harper's Bazaar UK

Oct 2025

Harper's Bazaar UK presents 'Best of Beauty 2025: Sitting Pretty,' a recurring editorial feature exploring seasonal trends through a refined, minimalist lens. Captured by photographer Annie Lai with art direction from Zoya Kaye, the series balances intimate beauty close-ups with wider, coastal-themed portraits of model Lea Seelenmeyer. Techniques such as natural light and clean composition emphasize raw skin textures and minimal makeup, applied by artist Mattie White. Fashion editor and stylist Holly Gorst curated the wardrobe, ranging from structured shearling to fluid slip dresses, while hair stylist Chloe Frieda rounds out the creative team. The project leverages a varied palette, alternating between warm-toned portraits and stark monochrome beach photography.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light

Editorial