novembre global

Feb 2026

In A State of Womanhood, Novembre Global presents a visually arresting exploration of the female form, masterfully traversing the intersection of maternity, identity, and raw physical expression. Through a series of conceptual editorial portraits, the project leans into a clinical yet deeply intimate aesthetic, utilizing high-key lighting and a stark, minimalist palette to command attention. Photographer Lara Angelil orchestrates a visual narrative where the human body becomes a landscape for both organic curve and avant-garde artifice. The work oscillates between the serene, contemplative nature of maternity—highlighted by soft, natural light and tactile, painterly elements—and the surreal, where modifications like citrus fruit and cracked yellow paint transform everyday white garments into sculptural, fine art statements. Hair stylist Kei Takano and makeup artist Jenneke Croubels contribute to the project's precise execution, with detailed, high-shine textures and bold cosmetic choices that sharpen the focus on the subjects' features. Models Mimi Dey and Riley anchor these compositions, maintaining a calm, steady gaze that grounds the ethereal concepts in human reality. By weaving together macro detail shots and expansive, clean studio portraiture, the project succeeds as a refined study of form. This collection is a quintessential example of contemporary editorial minimalism, challenging traditional perceptions of the body through a clean, polished, and unflinchingly direct artistic lens that favors texture, symmetry, and evocative, shape-focused storytelling.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe, Natural light