Close-up beauty portrait of a woman with bright red lipstick and a fine mesh veil draped over her face against a blue background.

Model with slicked hair and dark smoky eye makeup wearing a grey sheer mesh long-sleeve top against a solid orange background.

Extreme macro close-up of a blue-grey eye covered in delicate wispy white threads and heavily mascaraed dark eyelashes.

Close-up portrait of a model with silver white hair and glossy lips holding strands across her face for METAL Magazine.

Portrait of a young woman wearing a short white wig and dark sheer shirt against a yellow background.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing a black head covering and green graphic eyeliner for The Old Case

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing a face veil and headband, photographed by Yulia Plakhotnikova for METAL Magazine.

Close-up portrait of a person's green eye and skin with warm bronze eyeshadow and a distinct mole on the cheek.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing a black balaclava and black top against a dark olive green background.

Close-up portrait of a woman with red eyeshadow, slicked-back hair, and a dark green collared shirt for METAL Magazine

Close-up portrait of a woman in a sheer grey top posing against a vibrant orange background for METAL Magazine.

METAL Magazine The Old Case 2025

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For The Old Case, METAL Magazine presents a series of beauty-focused portraits that explore the intersection of skin texture and layered fabric. Photographer Yulia Plakhotnikova employs a gritty, macro-oriented approach to capture detailed facial topography, utilizing both natural light and sharp flash to define the subjects. The editorial work centers on intimacy and deliberate composition, favoring tight vertical framing and high-contrast color backdrops. Techniques including analogue film and textured overlay effects create a raw aesthetic, emphasizing distinct makeup details like graphic eyeliner and sheer, veiling materials.