Red Magazine

Sep 2026

For The High Street Style Awards 2026, Red Magazine delivers a masterclass in modern fashion editorial photography, transforming accessible apparel into high-concept art. Captured through the lens of photographer Daniel Thomas Smith, the project leans into the vibrant, saturated energy of contemporary style, eschewing traditional settings for stark, monochromatic studio backdrops that demand total focus on the garment. Model Cora Emmanuel serves as the magnetic subject, navigating a series of high-contrast compositions that range from playful and energetic to polished and minimalist. The visual narrative relies on a clean, graphic aesthetic, utilizing beauty light to elevate everyday textures—like satin, leather, and knitwear—into a cohesive, high-fashion language. The project is further refined by the precise, intentional work of hair stylist Lauraine Bailey and makeup artist Megumi Matsuno, whose contributions ensure a seamless, glossy finish that ties each individual portrait into a unified campaign identity. By expertly employing live-action techniques, the shoot captures fleeting moments of movement and expression, rejecting the static nature of standard lookbooks in favor of a dynamic, editorial rhythm. Each image functions as a standalone study of color blocking and tactile detail, solidifying the brand’s authority in the high street fashion space while celebrating the versatility and narrative power of modern, trend-conscious wardrobe essentials.

Clean, Editorial

Live-action Technique

Fashion, High Street Fashion