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Model in black coat outdoors with an egg dangling above head for The Face Magazine
Model with dreadlocks seated on a dark wooden chair outdoors in a park setting for The Face Magazine editorial.
Model with crossed arms wearing a knit sweater and shorts outdoors in a black and white editorial photograph for The Face Magazine.
Model with braids posing outdoors with arms raised high wearing a patterned bodysuit against a soft blurred background.
Model standing outdoors wearing a dark coat draped over shoulders and voluminous trousers against a fenced background.
Model in black coat outdoors with an egg dangling above head for The Face Magazine
Model with dreadlocks seated on a dark wooden chair outdoors in a park setting for The Face Magazine editorial.
Model with crossed arms wearing a knit sweater and shorts outdoors in a black and white editorial photograph for The Face Magazine.

The Face Magazine Young designers. Photography by Alex ... 2026

About

In a striking editorial collaboration for The Face Magazine, photographer Alex brings a distinct, raw perspective to the lens, documenting the vanguard of emerging luxury fashion. This portrait series moves beyond the standard fashion spread, leaning into a documentary feel that prioritizes the intersection of human form and sculptural garment design. Working alongside fashion editor and stylist Lulu Bullock, the project embraces a monochromatic palette to strip back the noise, allowing the interplay of light and texture to define each frame. The use of natural light across various outdoor settings—from open, tree-lined fields to quiet urban paths—creates a consistent visual language that elevates the subject matter. Each image utilizes a shallow depth of field, centering the model, Bebe Parnell, whose presence is anchored by an intense, direct gaze that demands attention. Casting director Nico Mao curated a group of individuals who embody the tension between avant-garde fashion and organic, human movement. Whether featuring a structured coat or an experimental top constructed from book spines, the work remains rooted in a sharp, editorial minimalism. This collection ultimately serves as a masterclass in modern portraiture, where the interplay of high-contrast compositions and natural light highlights the intentionality of the design, proving that even the most complex silhouettes can feel profoundly intimate when framed with such deliberate aesthetic precision.

Brand

The Face Magazine

Credits

Lulu Bullock
Fashion Editor/Stylist
Nico Mao
Casting Director
Bebe Parnell
Model

Industries

High Street Fashion

Styles

EditorialVerticalMonochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film
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