Chappell Roan in a lavender mini skirt set and boots posing alongside Olivia Rodrigo in a sequin crop top and jeans.

Four-panel beauty portrait of a Black woman with voluminous curly brown hair, glossy lips, and pink blush for Rolling Stone.

A Black woman with curly auburn hair poses in a floral corset top and flare denim jeans beside a white camper trailer.

Chappell Roan in a lavender two-piece set standing beside Olivia Rodrigo in a pink sequin top on a white studio set.

Olivia Rodrigo smiling with eyes closed, wearing small daisy flowers in her dark hair and mouth against a seamless studio background.

Close-up portrait of Olivia Rodrigo with tiny daisy flowers woven into her long dark hair against a pale seamless backdrop.

Chappell Roan with a red bob haircut and dramatic theatrical makeup wearing a lilac collared top against a pale backdrop.

Olivia Rodrigo posing in a pink sequined tube top and low-rise blue jeans against a pink daisy backdrop while holding small flowers.

Close-up portrait of a smiling Black woman with voluminous curly brown hair holding a pink flower stem between her teeth.

Close-up beauty portrait of a Black woman with voluminous curly brown hair, shimmering pink eyeshadow, and glossy lips against a backdrop.

Four-panel photo grid of Olivia Rodrigo with tiny daisy flowers placed in her dark hair against a plain studio background.

Black woman with curly hair smiling with a daisy stem in her mouth, wearing a floral corset and studded jeans against a white backdrop.

Chappell Roan in theatrical makeup and a lavender outfit poses beside smiling Olivia Rodrigo adorned with small daisy flowers.

Four-panel grid portrait of Chappell Roan with a red bob haircut, purple eye makeup, pale foundation, and a lavender top.

Close-up portrait of Olivia Rodrigo with daisies in her dark brown hair, holding a small daisy between her lips against a pale background.

Chappell Roan posing in a lavender cropped jacket, matching miniskirt, and knee-high boots against a white studio background.

Close-up beauty portrait of a Black woman with voluminous curly brown hair, glossy lips, a beaded choker, and a large statement ring.

Rolling Stone DAISY CHAIN 2026

About

Rolling Stone embraces a vibrant shift in aesthetic with the Daisy Chain project, a high-octane beauty campaign that merges the prestige of editorial magazine photography with the infectious energy of modern music royalty. Under the sharp creative direction of Joe Hutchinson, the series captures a playful spirit that defies traditional industry archetypes, leaning into a saturated palette that feels both nostalgic and distinctly contemporary. Photographer Carin Backoff masterfully employs soft, even beauty light to frame her subjects, ensuring that the intricate makeup details—highlighted by shimmering pink eyeshadow and glossy lips—remain the focal point of every frame. The visual narrative is elevated by the expertise of stylists Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Genesis Webb, and Sam Woolf, who curate a look that feels refreshingly tactile and candid. By integrating vivid floral motifs and detailed close-up portraiture, the project creates an intimate, almost tactile connection with the viewer. With standout appearances from entertainers like Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Olivia Rodrigo, the campaign perfectly balances high-fashion sensibilities with a warm, approachable charm. The deliberate use of editorial styling paired with a whimsical, soft-lit approach results in a visual language that is as iconic as the publication itself, proving that beauty imagery in the media and entertainment space thrives when it prioritizes character, joy, and uncompromising stylistic cohesion.