In the landscape of contemporary fashion journalism, editorial photo shoots serve as an essential canvas where high fashion, haute couture, archival curation, and beauty artistry intersect. Detailed wardrobe credits provide an insider’s map to the collaborative vision brought to life by editors, celebrity subjects, creative directors, and styling teams. Recent editorial coverage from Vanity Fair highlights this dynamic creative process across three distinct features, bringing together leading figures from Hollywood, television, independent fashion, and comedy. From an intimate portrait of Oscar-nominated actor Florence Pugh to a multifaceted, dynamic ensemble shoot celebrating writer and actor Jordan Firstman and a profile of CFDA Award-winning designer Catherine Holstein, the production details reveal a meticulous balance of luxury fashion houses, niche independent labels, and premier beauty craftsmanship.
Florence Pugh: Modern Couture, Archival Margiela, and High Jewelry
Leading the recent slate of portfolio features is the profile exploring Florence Pugh on the eve of her project East of Eden, in an installment focused on the actor’s period of rest and reflection. The editorial styling created for Pugh reflects an aesthetic tension between delicate, modern tailoring and dramatic couture craftsmanship, grounded by high-fashion footwear and fine jewelry.
For the shoot, Pugh’s wardrobe incorporates contemporary bridal and eveningwear from designer Lein, accessible through the label’s studio platform, paired with footwear by luxury Italian shoe label Aquazzura. Alongside modern silhouettes, the feature highlights a strong emphasis on fashion preservation and vintage history. Pugh was styled in a rare vintage Maison Margiela dress sourced directly from West Archive, a premier New York–based archival showroom requiring private appointment bookings
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The high-fashion narrative reaches its apex with custom couture by designer Robert Wun, an artisan celebrated for architectural drapery and avant-garde tailoring. Complementing the dramatic silhouettes, Pugh was adorned with high jewelry from Bulgari, showcasing the Italian heritage house’s masterworks.
Behind the camera, the beauty team assembled for Pugh’s transformation featured industry-leading specialists. Shon Ju, represented by The Wall Group, executed the hair direction, while makeup artist Alex Babsky of The Visionaries conceptualized a luminous complexion using Dior beauty products. Manicurist Michelle Class of LMC Worldwide perfected the beauty look with nail styling powered by Bio Sculpture.
The physical environment was constructed by set designer Rachel Thomas for Mimi Title, who built a tailored atmosphere to complement the styling’s soft yet architectural tones. The full shoot was managed on location under the production direction of Chantelle-Shakila Tiagi for Tiagi, orchestrating the complex logistics required for high-concept celebrity portraiture.
Jordan Firstman and the Creative Ensemble: Gothic Tailoring, Heritage Workwear, and Avant-Garde Accents
In a visually layered editorial titled “The Second Coming of Jordan Firstman,” the visual storytelling expands into a richly styled group spread featuring Firstman alongside an eclectic roster of contemporary creative talent: Reggie Absolom, Diego Calva, Cara Delevingne, Miss Benny, Alaska Riley, and Saturn Risin9. Produced on location by Tim Territo, the spread pairs European dark romanticism with American workwear, utilitarian outerwear, and curated vintage fashion.
The styling throughout the Firstman portfolio prominently features the romantic, gothic sensibilities of Belgian fashion house Ann Demeulemeester, balanced with utilitarian footwear and archival elements from The Society Archive, located at 161 Water Street in New York City.
For Reggie Absolom, the look balances layered textures, combining an Ann Demeulemeester vest with an everyday relaxed t-shirt from Levi’s and classic trousers from Polo Ralph Lauren. The styling integrates weather-ready utility with tall Hunter boots, topped with an avant-garde headpiece by couture accessory designer Heather Huey, a custom hat from millinery studio Cha Cha’s House of Ill Repute, and a vintage jacket sourced from The Society Archive.
Grooming for the shoot’s male subjects was led by hair stylist Dionah Austgen and makeup artist Aliana Moss, both representing SW Artists. The grooming protocol utilized Kevin Murphy hair care formulations alongside targeted men’s skincare solutions from Jaxon Lane.
Actor Diego Calva carries forward the dark romantic tailoring in a dramatic cape and matching trousers by Ann Demeulemeester, grounded by luxury leather boots from Loewe’s boutique collection and everyday comfort from Bombas socks, layered over a vintage shirt from The Society Archive. Calva’s grooming was similarly executed by Austgen with Kevin Murphy and Moss with Jaxon Lane.
Supermodel and actor Cara Delevingne appears in stark, layered Ann Demeulemeester garments, paired down with utility Hunter boots and an understated knit beanie from James Perse Los Angeles. Beneath the outerwear, Delevingne wears luxury silk intimates from Fleur du Mal, including the label’s triangle bra and cheekies. Delevingne’s beauty styling was executed by makeup artist Elaine Offers for Exclusive Artists and hair stylist Owen Gould for A-Frame Agency, working in partnership with L’Oréal Paris.
Firstman himself is featured in dual aesthetics that move between opulent Italian tailoring and clean, contemporary minimalism. In one look, Firstman wears structured Dolce & Gabbana apparel juxtaposed with rugged rubber footwear from LaCrosse Footwear and a refined fine-jewelry necklace from Āzlee. In an alternate shot, the actor is styled in an expansive Dior boutique coat over a classic top by Calvin Klein, paired with vintage trousers from The Society Archive, grounded once again by fine jewelry from Āzlee. His grooming mirrors the rest of the male cast, handled by Austgen and Moss using Kevin Murphy and Jaxon Lane.
The female and nonbinary talent in the spread—Miss Benny, Alaska Riley, and Saturn Risin9—showcase an expansive dialogue between high-fashion knitwear, modern eveningwear, and refined foundational garments:
- Miss Benny wears a vibrant knit sweater by Bottega Veneta layered with a fluid dress from Fendi, styled alongside statement footwear by Balenciaga.
- Alaska Riley is presented in a sculptural dress by Alexander McQueen, styled with durable Hunter boots, an intricate lace demi-bra by Fleur du Mal, and classic foundational underwear from Dolce & Gabbana.
- Saturn Risin9 wears a draped Fendi runway gown paired with structural leather boots from Ann Demeulemeester, accented with Dolce & Gabbana undergarments.
The beauty direction across the looks for Miss Benny, Alaska Riley, and Saturn Risin9 remained uniform, highlighting healthy texture and radiant skin. Hair styling was led by Owen Gould for A-Frame Agency utilizing Moroccanoil haircare, while makeup artist Elaine Offers for Exclusive Artists created polished complexions with products from Japanese skincare and cosmetics house Koh Gen Do.
Catherine Holstein: Understated Refinement for the Architect of Khaite
The editorial portfolio concludes with an intimate look into the creative world of Catherine Holstein, the founder and designer behind the New York fashion label Khaite. Known for her minimalist yet deeply textured approach to modern womenswear, Holstein’s editorial feature captures her aesthetic of effortless, elevated luxury.
For her feature, Holstein’s beauty direction adopted an intentional, modern simplicity that mirrors her brand’s philosophy. Hair was styled by Ruth Black using classic L’Oréal Paris products, while her makeup was designed by Cyndle K for MA+Group, using formulations from Victoria Beckham Beauty to achieve a modern, subtly defined complexion.
The Art and Architecture of Editorial Credits
Wardrobe and beauty credits are far more than logistical notations at the foot of an editorial page; they document the vast network of artistic collaboration required to produce modern cultural journalism. By bringing together legacy heritage houses such as Dior, Fendi, and Bulgari with contemporary design icons like Ann Demeulemeester, Khaite, and Robert Wun, as well as specialized archival repositories like West Archive and The Society Archive, these features capture the eclectic spirit shaping today’s visual culture. Through coordinated production, visionary styling, and world-class beauty artistry, each team constructs an evocative world tailored to the artists and creators in front of the lens.
