Portrait of a woman with long crimped blonde hair wearing a dark turtleneck and headband against a dark background

Upside-down portrait of a woman with long wavy brown hair and delicate jewelry against a dark background for Violet Book.

Close-up of hands holding a heart-shaped gold compact mirror reflecting an eye with detailed makeup against a dark background.

Violet Book New Constellations 2025

About

The 'New Constellations' project for Violet Book serves as a conceptual fashion editorial. Featuring photography by Jessie Lily Adams, the series utilizes a moody, monochrome aesthetic to explore structural portraiture and intricate detail. The imagery foregrounds the work of fashion stylist Aldene Johnson and makeup artist Lisa Eldridge, who collaborate to create a surreal, raw atmosphere. Model Elfie Reigate is captured in various close-up and profile compositions, with styling choices—such as inverted jewelry and metallic accessories—drawing focus to textures and shadows. The series leans into a vintage-inspired and gritty visual language, utilizing focused, low-key lighting to define the subjects against solid, dark backgrounds. The production maintains a consistent editorial tone through a desaturated palette.