Novembre Magazine

May 2026

In this striking editorial feature for Novembre Magazine, Valentin Herfray and creative leads Dor Edrie and Feranmi Eso reimagine the iconic Bratz doll as a vessel for avant-garde luxury fashion. The project, titled Bratz by Valentin and Feranmi, moves beyond traditional toy photography to channel a high-fashion aesthetic that feels both surreal and meticulously crafted. By utilizing studio strobe lighting and high-key photography, the team creates a visual dialogue between the artificial and the aspirational, showcasing miniature silhouettes that lean into current runway trends. From structured tailoring and opera-length gloves to conceptual embellishments like sculptural footwear accessories, the styling is executed with the same precision one would expect from a major luxury fashion house editorial. Art direction by Florence Tetier anchors the series, while the collaborative work of makeup artist Julian Stoller and casting director Troy Fearn ensures that each subject retains a unique, high-contrast personality. The project masterfully balances lifestyle imagery with clean, commercial sensibilities, utilizing macro details and stylized compositions to blur the lines between product photography and high-concept portraiture. Through deliberate framing and clean, minimalist backdrops, the work invites a fresh interrogation of fashion photography tropes, proving that even synthetic subjects can carry the weight of sophisticated, editorial minimalism.

Editorial, Editorial

Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion