The Perfect Magazine

Sep 2026

In this evocative feature for The Perfect Magazine, Kristen Wiig steps away from the comedic spotlight, leaning into a more complex, sculptural persona through a series of striking editorial portraits. The series masterfully balances the tension between high-fashion sophistication and a deliberate, almost raw intimacy. With a clean, editorial aesthetic as its visual anchor, the project utilizes live-action technique to capture a diverse range of environments, from the crisp minimalism of a studio setting to the warm, tactile depth of a retro-inspired home interior. Photographer Yasmine Diba expertly frames Wiig, using soft light and natural light to emphasize the rich textures of velvet, intricate lace, and bold metallic accessories. Fashion editor and stylist Simon Robins curates a wardrobe that oscillates between structured, sharp-lined blazers and voluminous, playful knits, all elevated by the nuanced beauty work of makeup artist Jo Baker and hair stylist Adir Abergel, whose voluminous, tousled styling gives the subject an effortless, lived-in edge. Alice Jacobs provides the essential architectural grounding through intentional set design, allowing for a narrative flow that feels both cinematic and grounded. By pairing a neutral, direct gaze with these evolving stylistic silhouettes, the project creates a portrait of a performer who is as comfortable commanding attention as she is embracing the quiet, candid stillness of the frame.

Editorial, Clean, Lifestyle

Live-action Technique

Magazines, Media & Entertainment