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Woman in green halter dress seated on floral bed in a hotel room with man resting upside down in background

Karen Elson seated on Scott Barnhill wearing white dress and red leather gloves in WSJ editorial

Scott Barnhill seated on a bed in sunglasses and a necktie next to Karen Elson reclining in a blue slip dress in a stone bedroom.

Model Scott Barnhill in a light blue silk robe and eyeglasses seated on a sofa adjusting a watch against a stone wall interior.

Model Karen Elson sits on a floral bed wearing a fur coat and holds a vintage telephone receiver to her ear in a hotel bedroom.

Scott Barnhill wearing dark sunglasses and a red knit sweater seated in the driver seat of a car under sharp sunlight.

Model Scott Barnhill wearing dark sunglasses and a brown textured zip jacket standing beside a glass door at Hollywood Premiere Motel.

Model in black evening gown walking on a night street beneath glowing neon motel signs for WSJ Movie Magic project

Model Karen Elson wearing leopard print top and red skirt posing in front of a maroon car outdoors for WSJ Movie Magic

Model Scott Barnhill in a long black leather trench coat and sunglasses posing by a glass door on flagstone flooring.

Model Scott Barnhill in a shiny brown suit holding a hat while leaning towards a wooden service window beneath a pink neon sign.

Model Karen Elson in a belted beige trench coat and leopard print tights posing beside an open car door at a motel.

WSJ Movie Magic 2025

About

WSJ presents 'Movie Magic,' an editorial fashion series that explores a cinematic narrative set within mid-century architecture and retro-inspired interiors. Captured by photographer Max Farago, the imagery leverages a moody, analogue film aesthetic to evoke a sense of nostalgic storytelling. The series features models Karen Elson and Scott Barnhill, styled by fashion editor Anastasia Barbieri. The production integrates distinct set design by Jeremy Reimnitz to curate environments ranging from vintage motel rooms to urban streetscapes, utilizing natural light and deliberate hard shadows to enhance the dramatic composition. Additional credits include hair styling by Tiago Goya, makeup artistry by Holly Silius, manicures by Emi Kudo, and casting directed by Julia Lange.