Two models wearing surreal anatomical prosthetic tops facing each other in boxing stances against a plain backdrop.

Model Noor Khan in a black long-sleeved dress and round hat standing beside a dark post for W Magazine.

Model in black turtleneck dress and round headpiece standing against a pillar for W Magazine Natural Selection editorial

Model with curly hair wearing a long black coat standing beside a large textured tree trunk against a plain background

Model Noor Khan with curly hair wearing a sleeveless black belted dress and holding a dried flower in black and white.

Model with curly hair wearing a black turtleneck holding a flower outdoors next to a tree trunk in a black and white portrait.

Model with curly hair holding a dried flower in a black dress next to a large tree trunk in a monochrome fashion image.

Model Noor Khan wearing a dark buttoned jacket with a white collar, posing by a slender tree against a sunlit wall in black and white.

Model with curly dark hair wearing a cream-colored jacket and skirt set against a neutral backdrop.

Model with curly hair seated against a dark wooden structure wearing a neutral top and black shoes in a studio.

Monochrome portrait of model Noor Khan holding a draped strapless fabric garment against a neutral seamless backdrop.

W Magazine Natural Selection 2025

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For W Magazine's 'Natural Selection' editorial, photographer Jamie Hawkesworth explores the intersection of the human form and sculptural fashion. The series utilizes a stark monochrome palette, leaning into a gritty, cinematic aesthetic that prioritizes minimalist framing and high-contrast composition. Fashion editor and stylist Brian Molloy curates a collection of avant-garde silhouettes, ranging from structured prosthetic pieces to tailored, clean-lined garments. The visual narrative is defined by the tension between natural and artificial environments, alternating between studio-based chiaroscuro effects and outdoor settings characterized by hard light and organic textures. Model Noor Khan serves as the central figure throughout the project, with contributions from hair stylist Gary Gill and makeup artist Lucia Pica providing a polished, clean finish to the avant-garde styling.