pas de deux noire
a story reflecting the duality between gothic intensity and ballet softness. exploring the complexity of a muse who does not shy away from rebellion and disruptive beauty—she moves with it, effortlessly.
rooted in the language of classical ballet and layered with noir references, this editorial captures a woman unafraid to take centre stage in both shadow and spotlight. her strength graceful, her softness intentional.
lace and corsets meet chrome hardware and commanding silhouettes. silk ribbons pulled tight. classical codes reimagined with a gothic slant. every look is tension, every detail intentional. hair is wild, influenced by punk, it’s an unbrushed rebellion. makeup is smoked and smudged, with eyes leading the story while skin stays bare. it’s not about beauty, it’s about presence.
there is power in her performance, each pose a choreographed balance between the delicate and the unruly. she is every part of her complexity, and this story is her stage.
this is not a dance of opposition, but one of unnatural harmony.
published by NOCTIS magazine
Photographer Alma Rosaz
Creative Direction Stella Valentine
Stylist Stella Valentine (Assisted by Ella Buss & Lily Goddard)
Makeup & Hair Kristina Pavlov & John Christopher
Model Ania Nogueira