Purple Magazine

Feb 2026

In London Faces and Names, Purple Magazine orchestrates an intimate exploration of contemporary style, stripping away the excess of luxury fashion houses to focus on the raw, authentic individuality of its subjects. Photographed by Ben Taylor, this expansive portrait series leans into editorial minimalism, utilizing soft, even studio lighting to place the human form center stage. The project functions as a curated anthology of personality, where the fashion editorial meets the candid lifestyle portrait. Under the keen eye of stylist Nicco Torelli, the wardrobe choices act as extensions of the sitters' identities, ranging from avant-garde sculptural silhouettes to the delicate, tactile complexities of lace and sheer fabrications. The aesthetic is defined by a clean, neutral palette that keeps the focus entirely on the interplay between fabric, gesture, and expression. By stripping the background to a stark, uniform canvas, Taylor invites the viewer to appreciate the subtle details of every garment—from the ornate buttons on a houndstooth jacket to the precision of printed dragon motifs. Through a blend of high-end commercial polish and authentic, natural light techniques, the series captures a diverse cast, including Alexa Chung, Andreas Kronthaler, and Devon Ross, proving that true style is found in the composure of the individual rather than the surrounding noise of the fashion industry.

Lifestyle, Editorial, Commercial

Natural light, Soft Light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion