Marie Claire France

Harold James Special

Brand

Marie Claire France

ProjectHarold James Special

Date

Sep 2025

Description

Marie Claire France presents the Harold James Special, an editorial beauty project spotlighting high-pigment cosmetic artistry. Through a series of macro beauty portraits, the series features graphic eyeliner and saturated lip lacquer, emphasizing skin texture and bold color application. The project features photography by Driu Crilly and Tiago Martel, with makeup artistry by Harold James. The editorial leans into a polished aesthetic, utilizing beauty light and minimalist framing to draw focus to intricate details like metallic finishes, graphic shapes, and vibrant blue-toned accents. The series includes portraits of models Beck Hume and Koujayn Wiew, alongside a profile of Harold James, with hair styling by Stephane Lancien.

Style

Editorial, Vertical

Techniques

Beauty Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Context

Editorial