Black model in a voluminous yellow-orange tulle ruffle gown and metallic pink heels posing against a pink studio backdrop.

Model posing with a high leg kick wearing a sheer purple bow blouse and iridescent fringe trousers against an orange background.

Two Black women in dramatic blue and red tiered gowns posing against a solid green seamless studio background.

Black woman posing in a sheer yellow ruffled organza dress with floral neckline details against a purple background.

Black model posing in a voluminous floor-length pink gown with embroidered sleeves against a solid blue studio backdrop.

Black female model in a tiered yellow ruffled tulle gown posing dynamically against a solid pink backdrop.

Two black women in vibrant green dresses posing against a solid red studio backdrop for Vingt Sept Magazine editorial Glad Rags.

Two Black female models posed closely wearing vibrant green puff-sleeve garments and bold pink headpieces against a red backdrop.

A Black woman posing in a draped blue halter dress and large statement earrings against a solid green studio backdrop.

A Black woman posing dynamically in a shimmering metallic mesh dress and patterned tights against a rich burgundy studio backdrop.

Black woman in a textured yellow ruffled dress with matching floral earrings against a solid purple background.

Close-up portrait of a Black woman in a voluminous yellow ruffled garment wearing crystal earrings against a purple backdrop.

Low-angle portrait of a Black woman in a pink embroidered dress and crystal chandelier earrings against a blue background.

Black woman in orange fringed dress with statement fish necklace and purple eyeshadow against a blue background for Vingt Sept Magazine

Two Black models posing in voluminous yellow ruffled couture dresses and statement sunglasses against a solid purple backdrop.

Black woman wearing a sheer purple blouse and fringe metallic trousers against a warm orange background

Black woman posing in a shimmering iridescent mesh dress and bright pink neck scarf against a deep red studio backdrop.

Black woman in a glittering iridescent sequin dress posing against a deep red background for Vingt Sept Magazine.

Vingt Sept Magazine Glad Rags 2025

About

Glad Rags is a vibrant fashion editorial produced for Vingt Sept Magazine, captured by photographer Jacquetta Clark. The series leans into high-contrast studio aesthetics, utilizing a palette of saturated, primary-heavy hues against seamless backgrounds to frame elaborate, sculptural couture. Technically, the project emphasizes textural depth through the lens, highlighting tulle layers, organza ruffles, iridescent fringe, and metallic chainmail. With a focus on dramatic silhouettes and bold beauty styling, the imagery employs both soft directional lighting and low-key chiaroscuro techniques to accentuate the tactile qualities of the garments and the movement of the subjects.