Rapper JT posing with hands on hips in a sheer black corset catsuit against a textured studio backdrop for Vanity Fair.

Monochrome portrait of a woman in an oversized black suit and collared shirt with hands in pockets against a white backdrop.

Woman viewed from behind in an elaborate multicolor fringe backless gown against a muted grey textured studio backdrop.

Phoebe Tonkin poses in a sleeveless fitted white midi dress and pointed high heels against a textured backdrop in black and white.

Black man in a black cowboy hat and leather jacket seated on a dark brown horse against a white studio background.

Group of fashion models dancing in bohemian, textured, 1970s-inspired outfits against a white seamless studio background.

Close-up portrait of Marlon Garcia with bleached short hair and glossy skin in a white high-neck top on a white backdrop.

Group of women dancing in layered bohemian outfits, fringed jackets, and ruffled dresses against a white studio background.

A lively group of men and women laughing and dancing in preppy tailored apparel against a white studio background.

Black and white group portrait of models and creatives posing together in styled denim and eveningwear against a white seamless backdrop.

Emily Adams Bode Aujla seated cross-legged in an antique armchair with two shaggy dogs resting on the floor in a studio portrait.

Man in an oversized taupe double-breasted suit and long trench coat with glasses against a white studio background.

Full-length black and white portrait of a woman in a backless white dress and stilettos looking over her shoulder against a grey backdrop.

Vanity Fair U.S. The United States of Style 2026

About

For The United States of Style, Vanity Fair U.S. delivers a masterclass in modern fashion photography, assembling an expansive visual archive that redefines the intersection of luxury fashion houses and contemporary identity. Under the visionary stewardship of editorial director Mark Guiducci, the project functions as a high-end editorial campaign that captures the breadth of American style through a polished, cinematic lens. Photographer Luis Alberto Rodriguez masterfully balances the austerity of studio minimalism with a vibrant, raw energy, utilizing soft light and beauty light to isolate texture and form against stark, mottled backgrounds. From the structural precision of tailoring—elevated by the work of fashion editor Tonne Goodman—to the kinetic fluidity of 1970s-inspired bohemian ensembles, the series employs live-action technique to breathe life into static portraiture. Hair stylists James Pecis and Tevin Washington, alongside makeup artist Mark Carrasquillo, contribute to a cohesive, high-fashion aesthetic that feels both timeless and aggressively current. By blending diverse talent, from actor Phoebe Tonkin to models like Marlon Garcia, the project channels a raw, spirited narrative that transcends simple luxury branding. Whether exploring the geometric lines of a couture gown or the textured grit of western Americana, these images emphasize a sophisticated, monochromatic aesthetic, proving that the most compelling fashion stories are told through the tension between stillness and motion.