Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned editorial into performance art—pleats, poses, and unapologetic color—during her September shoot with Chantel King for The Guardian.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has always danced to her own beat—literally and sartorially. But in her September 2025 editorial for The Guardian, shot by Chantel King, she didn’t just wear fashion. She weaponized it. The result? A visual symphony of saturated hues, theatrical silhouettes, and poses that felt more ballet than backdrop.
In one frame, Ellis-Bextor wears a flowing, pleated light blue ensemble that feels like a cross between Issey Miyake and a Grecian oracle. The fabric—lightweight and sculptural—cascades in dramatic waves, with wide sleeves that billow like wings mid-flight. The silhouette is layered and draped, creating movement even in stillness. In another look, she dons a textured cream sweater with a high collar and visible zipper—utilitarian, yes, but softened by the plush knit and her expressive styling.
Hair shifts between soft waves and structured bangs, always framing her face with intention. Makeup is playful: bright pink lipstick, electric blue eyeshadow that matches the backdrop, and skin that glows without shimmer. The styling is cohesive across color stories—each look a self-contained palette, each pose a punctuation mark.
Rachel Pizzolato brought celestial drama to the Art Hearts Fashion runway—sheer geometry, radiant patterns, and a body-hugging silhouette that felt like couture’s cosmic awakening.
There are runway moments that whisper, and then there are those that roar. Rachel Pizzolato’s appearance at the Art Hearts Fashion shows during New York Fashion Week on September 13, 2025, was firmly in the latter category. Walking for Raquel Pedraza, she transformed the catwalk into a constellation of movement and light—one sheer step at a time.
Pizzolato wore a full-length, sheer black gown that defied gravity and convention. The fabric—diaphanous yet structured—was etched with radiating starburst motifs that resembled palm fronds or celestial flares. These intricate patterns created a hypnotic rhythm across the body, drawing the eye to every curve and contour. Beneath the sheer overlay, black undergarments added contrast and edge, turning transparency into a design element rather than a provocation.
Minimalist styling let the dress speak. No jewelry, no bag—just the dress, the heels, and the attitude. Black high-heeled shoes grounded the look, their glossy finish echoing the reflective runway beneath. The synergy was deliberate: every detail chosen to amplify the dress’s visual impact without distraction.
Chase Sui Wonders brought noir flirtation to the red carpet—cut-outs, chokers, and a flash of shoulder—at MPTF’s 19th Annual Evening Before in Los Angeles.
There’s something deliciously subversive about Chase Sui Wonders’ approach to red carpet dressing. At the 19th Annual Evening Before event hosted by MPTF in Los Angeles on September 13, 2025, she didn’t just show up—she delivered a look that felt like a wink to old Hollywood with a Gen Z twist. Think Audrey Hepburn meets downtown club kid.
Wonders wore a short, off-the-shoulder black dress that balanced structure with playfulness. The fabric appeared to be a matte satin or crepe—smooth, with just enough weight to hold the flared skirt’s shape. The fitted bodice featured a bold cut-out at the chest, adding a flash of skin that felt cheeky rather than overt. The silhouette was classic cocktail length, but the details made it feel fresh, modern, and unmistakably hers.
She paired the dress with black high-heeled sandals—minimal straps, maximum impact. A choker necklace added edge, anchoring the neckline and echoing the cut-out’s geometry. Small earrings completed the look without cluttering it. The accessories were cohesive, each one reinforcing the outfit’s balance of elegance and rebellion.
