Arta Gee by Maru Teppei

Stylist Fiona Green @fionaelizabethgreen /
Hair Izumi Sato @izuizuizu /
Makeup Ayaka Nihei @ayaka_nihei /

Minimalist fashion meets quiet rebellion in this black-and-white editorial, styled by Fiona Green and shot in natural light at our Brooklyn daylight loft studio.

Quiet Power: A Monochrome Editorial at Vandervoort Studio

There’s a kind of beauty that doesn’t ask for attention—it commands it without sound. That was the energy that filled the space during this quietly radical editorial shoot styled by Fiona Green, captured in black and white at our daylight photo studio in Brooklyn, NYC. Shot inside Vandervoort’s concrete loft with natural light pouring across bare walls and polished floors, the series distilled fashion down to its most compelling core: silhouette, structure, and the body that wears it.

Fiona Green is known for her ability to blur masculine and feminine codes with a soft, sculptural edge. Here, she crafted a wardrobe that tells a story through the contrasts of power and vulnerability. A sheer mesh dress layered over stark white socks and ballet flats brings gender play into full frame—reminiscent of early Helmut Lang, yet firmly rooted in the now. Elsewhere, sequined draping and sharp tailoring subvert our expectations of softness. The clothing is unapologetically intimate, yet never loud. Every look feels stripped of artifice, allowing posture and presence to do the talking.

Hair by Izumi Sato followed that same logic—pared back, precise, with a slightly raw finish that emphasized bone structure and gaze. The model’s shaved head became a sculptural frame rather than a focal point. Ayaka Nihei’s makeup matched this restraint: minimal, clean, with just enough detail to catch light on skin texture and brow bone. The overall aesthetic leaned into editorial purity—a lookbook stripped of distractions, presented like a study in strength and subtle rebellion.

One of the key reasons this shoot resonated is how effortlessly it used the architecture of our Brooklyn daylight studio to elevate the styling. The natural shadows that moved across the concrete loft added weight and shape to each frame. We often say the studio offers more than space—it offers time. There’s room here to let a subject shift slightly between takes, to capture the moment after the pose when something truer often appears. That slow, observational rhythm was crucial to the tone of this shoot. The photographer took advantage of it fully, letting composition unfold without force.

The series doesn’t follow a traditional narrative. Instead, it explores the body in space, the movement of fabric, and the quiet self-awareness of the model. The diptychs and contact-sheet compositions intentionally reference vintage editorial formats, suggesting both vulnerability and repetition. There’s a feeling of rehearsing identity, posing and unposing, which adds emotional depth without veering into sentimentality.

From a fashion perspective, the shoot aligns with a broader return to minimalism and craft. In an era oversaturated with maximalist color and commercial gloss, this black-and-white series feels like a breath held. It reminds us that the best editorial work doesn’t need to scream—it just needs to be seen. Every outfit here walks a line between wearable and conceptual. This is the kind of fashion that doesn’t chase trends—it defines mood.

At Vandervoort, we’re lucky to host creative teams who value intentionality. This project—shot using only natural light and a few seamless backdrops—demonstrates what happens when thoughtful styling, technical skill, and a compelling subject come together in a well-designed space. Whether for editorials, fashion lookbooks, or stripped-down brand campaigns, our loft studio in Brooklyn remains a go-to destination for teams who want atmosphere without distraction.

The quiet power of this shoot lies in its refusal to conform. It celebrates androgyny, minimalism, and the expressive potential of black-and-white photography. In a world where most things are filtered, animated, and hyper-saturated, this editorial invites the viewer to slow down and look closer.