Model Alva Claire posed on cobblestones beside a blue car wearing a fuzzy lavender top and white stockings

Model Alva Claire leaning into a vintage blue car wearing heels and sheer black skirt for Sixteen Journal

Model Alva Claire posing against a vintage car in a black leather jacket for Sixteen Journal, captured by Sam Nixon.

Model Alva Claire posing on the hood of a blue car for Sixteen Journal CRASH editorial

Model Alva Claire leaning into a blue car wearing a leather jacket and lingerie for Sixteen Journal CRASH editorial

Model Alva Claire reclining in a blue car interior wearing an untucked blue button-down shirt for Sixteen Journal CRASH.

Close-up of a person's hand pressed against a rain-streaked car window with dark, pointed manicured nails.

Model Alva Claire posing against a vintage blue car in front of a chain link fence for Sixteen Journal

Model Alva Claire leans over the hood of a blue car in a leopard print bikini and stockings for Sixteen Journal

Model leaning against a blue car wearing a striped sweater and black lace corset for Sixteen Journal

Model Alva Claire posing on the hood of a blue car in a smoky, dramatic setting for Sixteen Journal CRASH.

Model Alva Claire posing against a vintage blue car in a dark studio setting for Sixteen Journal CRASH.

Model Alva Claire posing in an open blue car door wearing a suit jacket and tie for Sixteen Journal project CRASH

Sixteen Journal CRASH 2025

About

Sixteen Journal presents CRASH, a fashion editorial that leans into cinematic tension and raw, industrial aesthetic. Featuring model Alva Claire, the project centres on a series of moody, high-contrast compositions set against a vintage vehicle. The visual language relies heavily on analogue film techniques, utilizing atmospheric haze, low-key lighting, and cool, desaturated colour palettes to define the narrative. Photographer Sam Nixon leads the production, capturing Alva Claire in various urban settings with styling by Ronnie Hart. The production incorporates detailed set design by Kate Stein, with further creative contributions from hair stylist Evanie Frausto, makeup artist Kuma, and producer Wei Li Wang. Through a mix of natural light and dramatic flash, the series explores textural contrasts between lacquered automotive surfaces and intricate apparel.