Model wearing a blue textured swimsuit and long white pearl necklace against an ocean backdrop

Close-up portrait of a Black woman smiling with her hand on her cheek, showcasing a large pearl ring against an outdoor blue sky background

Model wearing pearl necklace and earrings on a boat at sunset with ocean in the background for Paspaley Kimberley campaign

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing pearl earrings and a black wetsuit, embraced by a tattooed man from behind.

Model wearing layered pearl necklaces outdoors at dusk with a dusky sky and coastal background.

Four models wearing pearl jewellery posing together on a sunny sandy beach for Paspaley Kimberley campaign

Close-up portrait of two female models wearing pearl necklaces and earrings against an outdoor golden hour background

Four female models wearing pearl jewellery and resort apparel pose outdoors among rocky coastal terrain under bright daylight.

Four female models wearing pearl necklaces and luxury jewellery on a sandy beach under a clear sky.

Three smiling models wearing pearl jewelry outdoors in bright sunlight with natural coastal lighting

Four female models standing together on a sandy beach wearing sheer gowns and pearl jewellery for a Paspaley campaign.

Two smiling models outdoors wearing pearl jewellery and luxury apparel against an open sky background

Paspaley Kimberley 2024

About

The Kimberley project for Paspaley is a high-end fashion campaign that translates the luxury of South Sea pearls into a rugged, coastal narrative. Photographed by Nick Leary, the series shifts away from traditional studio settings, opting instead for the raw, expansive textures of beachside terrain and rocky shorelines. Featuring fashion styling by Nichhia Wippell, the editorial relies on a clean, aspirational aesthetic that balances structured resort wear with the organic, lustrous forms of layered jewellery. The execution leans heavily into a warm, natural light palette, utilising the golden hour to accentuate skin tones and the depth of the ocean backdrop. With hair by Richard Kavanagh and make-up by Victoria Baron, the styling emphasises a raw, natural finish, often featuring wet-look hair and dewy skin to mirror the environment. The result is a series of commercial and editorial portraits defined by a sense of scale, utilising analogue film techniques to capture an intimate interplay between the jewellery and the elements.