The beauty mogul’s latest fashion photoshoot for GQ Middle East October 2025 is a study in high-contrast—denim’s grit meeting hyper-feminine lace and beauty shot perfection.
The essence of contemporary glamour is often found in the collision of worlds—the casual and the couture, the rough and the refined. Huda Mustafa’s latest celebrity photoshoot for GQ Middle East is a masterclass in this contradiction. Stepping into the frame with an attitude that is instantly compelling, this is a studio portrait that transcends the simple photograph to become a cultural bookmark.
She commands the lens draped in an open, deep indigo denim jacket , its workwear heritage intentionally contrasting with the delicate white lace bralette beneath. The look is a sharp, two-part statement on modern power dressing: the denim provides the structure and streetwise edge, while the intricate crochet lace introduces a vulnerable, intensely feminine texture.
The cover introduces Isla Johnston through a Baz Luhrmann fashion photoshoot, championing a rustic, armor-like tapestry of burnt orange against gothic stone for a breathtaking editorial.
There are cover debuts, and then there are moments —the kind that signal a seismic shift in the cultural landscape. Isla Johnston’s arrival on the September 2025 VOGUE cover is exactly that. It’s a grand, cinematic gesture disguised as a studio portrait , immediately demanding the question the cover poses: “WHO’S THAT GIRL?”
Johnston emerges from the shadows, leaning against a rough-hewn stone wall in a garment that is pure narrative. The piece—a long-sleeved jacket or dress—is a magnificent study in texture. It appears to be an intensely tactile brocade or richly embroidered tapestry , a mosaic of deep copper, charcoal, and shimmering gold . The structure, with its deep V-neck and slight-shouldered lift, is less clothing and more ceremonial armor, reinforced by the small, raised metallic studs that run across the fabric.
The explicit text calling out her role in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Joan of Arc’ is the key to this entire high fashion mood. The atmosphere is that of a medieval heroine caught between the sacred and the profane—vulnerable yet fiercely contained. The styling perfectly supports this context: windswept hair, a clean, freckled complexion, and a gaze that suggests both innocence and destiny. This isn’t just a celebrity photoshoot ; it’s a costume test for the modern age, proving that the most compelling celebrity style is always rooted in storytelling.
Sydney Sweeney championed playful sophistication, unveiling a delicate, sequin-dusted mini dress—a flirty celebrity event look that perfectly captured the “Midsummer Nights Dream” theme for the high-profile public appearance.
Forget the demure gown—when attending a lavish housewarming hosted by the Queen of “Sliving” herself, the only logical choice is high-octane glamour compressed into a brilliant, bite-sized silhouette. Sydney Sweeney delivered just that, making a show-stopping event appearance at Paris Hilton’s celebration on September 21, 2025. This look wasn’t just a dress; it was a sartorial micro-climate of pure joy.
The mini dress , confirmed to be from Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection , is an aesthetic triumph. The core is a body-fitted bodice giving way to a crisp A-line skirt, all rendered in an effervescent pale pink base fabric. What truly defines the garment is the texture: the entire piece is covered in delicate sequins and adorned with intricate, three-dimensional cherry blossom appliqués . These dainty white and pale pink blossoms trail delicately across the garment, even forming the unique halter straps that plunge into a youthful, deep cutout neckline .
The styling was precise, elevating the flirty femininity without distracting from the main event. Sweeney carried a small, structured metallic silver clutch and stepped out in matching pale pink, pointed-toe stiletto pumps . Her accessories—minimalist diamond drop earrings and a ring—provided just the right amount of sparkle for a glamorous celebrity event look without competing with the dress’s intense shimmer.
