№ 02 · Roux Quarterly
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№ 02 · Street Style

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A red-haired model in a sequin blazer stepping one heel to the kerb out of a yellow cab, blurred traffic behind.

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All Crimson Everything PLATE №001 Monochrome № 02

All Crimson Everything

Monochrome

A red-haired model in head-to-toe crimson coat, gloves and tights against a crimson backdrop, her hair the only tonal break.

Aquarium After Hours PLATE №002 Nocturne № 02

Aquarium After Hours

Nocturne

A red-haired model in an evening gown against a glowing aquarium tank after hours, fish shadows moving across her face.

Balcony Cigarette Glow PLATE №003 Nocturne № 02

Balcony Cigarette Glow

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a closed, sash-tied black satin robe at an iron balcony railing at night, the city in soft bokeh, warm light from an open doorway across her face.

Bare Shoulders Sheet PLATE №004 Minimalism № 02

Bare Shoulders Sheet

Minimalism

A red-haired model wrapped in a plain white cotton sheet, seated on the floor, soft top light, empty pale room.

Bathtub Reverie PLATE №005 Boudoir № 02

Bathtub Reverie

Boudoir

A red-haired model in long black opera gloves and a strapless gown, seated in a candlelit clawfoot tub, one gloved hand along her jaw, warm tungsten light.

Birds From The Collar PLATE №006 Surrealism № 02

Birds From The Collar

Surrealism

A red-haired model a flock of small birds streaming up and out of her open coat collar, plain grey-sky room.

Black Feather Monolith PLATE №007 Haute Couture № 02

Black Feather Monolith

Haute Couture

A red-haired model swallowed by a towering black ostrich-feather cape caught in a wind machine, standing on a raw concrete runway under low raking light.

Black Lace Chaise PLATE №008 Boudoir № 02

Black Lace Chaise

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a black lace bodysuit reclining on a tufted velvet chaise, a single lamp, deep surrounding shadow.

Black Turtleneck Portrait PLATE №009 Minimalism № 02

Black Turtleneck Portrait

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a plain black fine-knit turtleneck, tight head-and-shoulders framing, warm neutral wall.

Bodega Neon PLATE №010 Street Style № 02

Bodega Neon

Street Style

A red-haired model in a puffer jacket and a mini skirt leaning on a bodega window under pink-and-blue neon, holding a paper cup.

Bone White Clinic PLATE №011 Monochrome № 02

Bone White Clinic

Monochrome

A red-haired model in bone-white clinical styling against white tile under cold white light.

Bonfire On The Beach PLATE №012 Nocturne № 02

Bonfire On The Beach

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a long dress beside a driftwood fire throwing sparks, black ocean behind, warm firelight on her freckles.

Camel Coat Stance PLATE №013 Minimalism № 02

Camel Coat Stance

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a belted camel wool coat, hands in pockets, centred in a wide empty frame under flat overcast light.

Candle For A Hand PLATE №014 Surrealism № 02

Candle For A Hand

Surrealism

A red-haired model one of her hands replaced by a lit burning candle, an evening dress, dark still background.

Candlelit Harpsichord PLATE №015 Baroque № 02

Candlelit Harpsichord

Baroque

A red-haired model in a brocade robe a la francaise seated at a harpsichord surrounded by dozens of candles.

Car Park Sodium PLATE №016 Nocturne № 02

Car Park Sodium

Nocturne

A red-haired model leaning on a dark sedan under a single sodium lamp in an empty lot, deep night.

Chain Curtain Dress PLATE №017 Avant-Garde № 02

Chain Curtain Dress

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a dress of falling ball-chain that pools on the floor, slight movement blur, dark set.

Chair On The Ceiling PLATE №018 Surrealism № 02

Chair On The Ceiling

Surrealism

A red-haired model seated on a chair fixed to the ceiling with her gown hanging upward, the whole room inverted.

Champagne And Pearls PLATE №019 Boudoir № 02

Champagne And Pearls

Boudoir

A red-haired model in nude satin with a rope of pearls wound twice around her neck, a toppled champagne coupe, candlelight.

Charcoal Wrap Coat PLATE №020 Minimalism № 02

Charcoal Wrap Coat

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a charcoal wrap coat with the collar up, standing dead centre against a fog-grey background.

Cigarette And Rain PLATE №021 Film Noir № 02

Cigarette And Rain

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a beaded black cocktail dress at a rain-streaked hotel window at night, a red neon sign bleeding through the glass, deep shadow, monochrome with a wash of red.

Clock Melt Vanity PLATE №022 Surrealism № 02

Clock Melt Vanity

Surrealism

A red-haired model seated unbothered at a vanity where the clock and perfume bottles droop and melt like wax.

Cobalt Immersion PLATE №023 Monochrome № 02

Cobalt Immersion

Monochrome

A red-haired model in a cobalt-blue slip against a cobalt seamless under a cobalt gel light, single figure.

Crimson Drapery Throne PLATE №024 Baroque № 02

Crimson Drapery Throne

Baroque

A red-haired model against heavy crimson damask drapes on a carved throne holding a sceptre, oil-painting palette.

Crimson Mirror Study PLATE №025 Boudoir № 02

Crimson Mirror Study

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a floor-length crimson silk slip dress standing between two tall antique mirrors, her reflection repeating into the distance under a low warm key light.

Crossing Against The Light PLATE №026 Street Style № 02

Crossing Against The Light

Street Style

A red-haired model in an oversized blazer and bare legs, mid-stride in a crosswalk, headlight glare and motion blur.

Crystal Net Veil PLATE №027 Haute Couture № 02

Crystal Net Veil

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a nude tulle gown embroidered with a net of raw uncut crystals, strongly backlit so the beading throws light, dark studio.

Doorway To The Sea PLATE №028 Surrealism № 02

Doorway To The Sea

Surrealism

A red-haired model a freestanding door in a plain room standing open onto an ocean horizon, sea wind lifting her dress.

Dove Grey Fog PLATE №029 Monochrome № 02

Dove Grey Fog

Monochrome

A red-haired model in dove-grey everything, very low contrast, her figure half dissolving into the set.

Draped Storm Chiffon PLATE №030 Haute Couture № 02

Draped Storm Chiffon

Haute Couture

A red-haired model wrapped in meters of slate-grey chiffon lifting and swirling around her in a strong wind, dark studio, dramatic low side light.

Emerald Field PLATE №031 Monochrome № 02

Emerald Field

Monochrome

A red-haired model in emerald silk against an emerald moire backdrop with a matching emerald shadow.

Emerald Velvet Throne PLATE №032 Haute Couture № 02

Emerald Velvet Throne

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a deep emerald velvet gown with a long train, seated on a carved dark-wood throne, broad soft window light from the side.

Endless Hallway Dolls PLATE №033 Surrealism № 02

Endless Hallway Dolls

Surrealism

A red-haired model a corridor lined with identical red-haired mannequins; she stands among them, indistinguishable, flat light.

Ermine And Ruby PLATE №034 Baroque № 02

Ermine And Ruby

Baroque

A red-haired model in an ermine-trimmed mantle and a ruby choker beside a marble column, tenebrist lighting.

Fallen Chandelier PLATE №035 Baroque № 02

Fallen Chandelier

Baroque

A red-haired model in a pale gown among the scattered crystals of a chandelier crashed onto parquet, dust hanging in a shaft of light.

Feather Robe Threshold PLATE №036 Boudoir № 02

Feather Robe Threshold

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a marabou-trimmed robe leaning in a bedroom doorway, hallway light spilling from behind her.

Fire Escape Perch PLATE №037 Street Style № 02

Fire Escape Perch

Street Style

A red-haired model in a slip dress and combat boots sitting on a fire escape strung with festoon lights at dusk.

Flash On Wet Asphalt PLATE №038 Street Style № 02

Flash On Wet Asphalt

Street Style

A red-haired model in a leather trench over a slip dress, hit by a direct on-camera flash on rain-wet asphalt, city night behind her.

Floating Above The Bed PLATE №039 Surrealism № 02

Floating Above The Bed

Surrealism

A red-haired model lying across a bed in a long pale dress, hair and hem drifting upward as if gravity were reversed, shot from directly above in soft hazy light.

Folded Linen Trousers PLATE №040 Minimalism № 02

Folded Linen Trousers

Minimalism

A red-haired model in high-waisted ecru linen trousers and a knotted cropped linen shirt, three-quarter profile in a sand-coloured studio, soft even light.

Frosted Glass Door PLATE №041 Film Noir № 02

Frosted Glass Door

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a silk blouse and pencil skirt standing before a frosted-glass office door with reversed gold lettering, slatted light across the room.

Gilded Cage Gown PLATE №042 Haute Couture № 02

Gilded Cage Gown

Haute Couture

A red-haired model wearing a sculptural boned gown of fine gold wire that forms a cage crinoline around her, standing in a couture atelier hung with muslin toiles, soft even north-facing window light.

Gilded Salon Brocade PLATE №043 Baroque № 02

Gilded Salon Brocade

Baroque

A red-haired model in a gold-and-wine brocade gown in a salon hung with gilt-framed oil paintings, a lit candelabra, warm shadowy light.

Gilt Mirror Ringlets PLATE №044 Baroque № 02

Gilt Mirror Ringlets

Baroque

A red-haired model before an ornate gilt mirror with a powdered complexion and tight ringlets, a single candelabrum reflected.

Gold Leaf Portrait PLATE №045 Baroque № 02

Gold Leaf Portrait

Baroque

A red-haired model her skin dusted with gold leaf above a stiff brocade collar, flat Byzantine-icon lighting.

Grey Cashmere Column PLATE №046 Minimalism № 02

Grey Cashmere Column

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a floor-length grey cashmere tube dress, arms at her sides, soft single shadow, wide empty frame.

Hair As Garment PLATE №047 Avant-Garde № 02

Hair As Garment

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model her own copper hair extended into a floor-length woven cape that is the only visible garment, stark frontal light.

Hair Rooted To Floor PLATE №048 Surrealism № 02

Hair Rooted To Floor

Surrealism

A red-haired model her long hair growing down into the floorboards like tree roots, a calm neutral expression.

Headlights In The Orchard PLATE №049 Nocturne № 02

Headlights In The Orchard

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a long dark coat between rows of bare trees at night, car headlights glowing behind her and casting a long shadow, dust hanging in the beams.

Hot Dog Cart 2AM PLATE №050 Street Style № 02

Hot Dog Cart 2AM

Street Style

A red-haired model in a black sequinned evening gown at a lit street food cart at 2am, steam rising, harsh cart light, the dark city behind her.

Hotel Corridor 4AM PLATE №051 Nocturne № 02

Hotel Corridor 4AM

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a floor-length gown in an endless dim hotel corridor lit by wall sconces, patterned carpet receding.

Inflatable Silhouette PLATE №052 Avant-Garde № 02

Inflatable Silhouette

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a matte black inflatable puffer garment that forms an alien silhouette, plain grey cyclorama.

Ivory On Ivory PLATE №053 Monochrome № 02

Ivory On Ivory

Monochrome

A red-haired model in an ivory suit against ivory drapes in cream light, near-invisible tonal layering.

Ivory Slip At Dawn PLATE №054 Boudoir № 02

Ivory Slip At Dawn

Boudoir

A red-haired model in an ivory bias-cut slip on rumpled linen sheets, the first grey daylight coming through sheer curtains.

Letters On The Floor PLATE №055 Boudoir № 02

Letters On The Floor

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a sheer chemise kneeling among scattered handwritten letters, a single candle, warm dark room.

Lighthouse Sweep PLATE №056 Nocturne № 02

Lighthouse Sweep

Nocturne

A red-haired model on a cliff edge in a gown as the lighthouse beam sweeps across her, half in light half in dark.

Liquid Latex Pour PLATE №057 Avant-Garde № 02

Liquid Latex Pour

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a glossy oxblood latex catsuit with a poured, wet look, on a chrome plinth under a large ring light.

Melting Candle Headpiece PLATE №058 Avant-Garde № 02

Melting Candle Headpiece

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a headpiece of lit tapered candles dripping wax past a still face, plain black background, soft frontal light.

Midnight Confession PLATE №059 Film Noir № 02

Midnight Confession

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a black lace mantilla in a dark empty chapel, one shaft of moonlight, heavy film grain.

Mirror Interrogation PLATE №060 Film Noir № 02

Mirror Interrogation

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a sharp black suit seated at a bare metal table under a single hanging bulb, hands flat on the table, hard light and deep shadow, monochrome.

Mirror-Shard Mask PLATE №061 Avant-Garde № 02

Mirror-Shard Mask

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model wearing a dozen tiny polished mirror tiles in a sweeping arc across one cheekbone, each catching the light, a plain black crew-neck top, hard studio flash, grey backdrop.

Molten Bronze Column PLATE №062 Haute Couture № 02

Molten Bronze Column

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a liquid bronze lame column dress, one arm raised overhead, against black seamless paper under a single hard spotlight that rakes the fabric.

Moonlit Greenhouse PLATE №063 Nocturne № 02

Moonlit Greenhouse

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a sheer gown inside a glass greenhouse at night, the moon through the panes, ferns around her.

Neon Sign Bath PLATE №064 Nocturne № 02

Neon Sign Bath

Nocturne

A red-haired model her face lit only by a buzzing red neon sign at night, everything around her black.

Nude Slip Nothing Else PLATE №065 Minimalism № 02

Nude Slip Nothing Else

Minimalism

A red-haired model in an ivory silk slip in the empty corner of a bare room, a long late-afternoon shadow.

One Gold Hoop PLATE №066 Minimalism № 02

One Gold Hoop

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a grey marl t-shirt wearing a single gold hoop earring, quiet three-quarter light, neutral ground.

Origami Silk Shoulders PLATE №067 Haute Couture № 02

Origami Silk Shoulders

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a dress with oversized folded silk-faille shoulders in oyster grey, minimal beige set, soft box light from camera left.

Overturned Fruit Table PLATE №068 Baroque № 02

Overturned Fruit Table

Baroque

A red-haired model in a silk gown beside a table of spilled grapes and split figs, chiaroscuro still-life staging.

Oxblood Leather Wall PLATE №069 Monochrome № 02

Oxblood Leather Wall

Monochrome

A red-haired model in an oxblood leather trench against an oxblood tiled wall under warm hard light.

Paper Rose Cascade PLATE №070 Haute Couture № 02

Paper Rose Cascade

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a couture ballgown built entirely from thousands of hand-cut ivory paper roses, descending a grand marble staircase, diffused daylight from a skylight.

Parking Garage Level 3 PLATE №071 Street Style № 02

Parking Garage Level 3

Street Style

A red-haired model in a tailored suit among concrete pillars lit by one buzzing fluorescent tube, long shadow.

Pearl-Drop Portrait PLATE №072 Baroque № 02

Pearl-Drop Portrait

Baroque

A red-haired model in a black velvet bodice with enormous baroque pearl-drop earrings, Dutch-master side light against dark ground.

Platform Farewell PLATE №073 Film Noir № 02

Platform Farewell

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a fur-collared coat on an empty railway platform, steam drifting from a train, a single overhead lamp.

Plum Velvet Dusk PLATE №074 Monochrome № 02

Plum Velvet Dusk

Monochrome

A red-haired model in a plum velvet gown in a plum-painted room under a low plum-gelled key light.

Pool At Midnight PLATE №075 Nocturne № 02

Pool At Midnight

Nocturne

A red-haired model in a wet silk gown at the edge of a lit swimming pool, turquoise underwater light glowing up at her against a black sky.

Portrait Within Portrait PLATE №076 Surrealism № 02

Portrait Within Portrait

Surrealism

A red-haired model holding a gilt frame; inside it a photograph of her holding the same frame, receding into infinity, flat frontal light, plain background.

Powder Room Ritual PLATE №077 Boudoir № 02

Powder Room Ritual

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a closed ivory silk robe at a bulb-lit vanity, lifting a powder puff to her cheek, a clutter of bottles across the glass, warm light.

Prosthetic Rose Spine PLATE №078 Avant-Garde № 02

Prosthetic Rose Spine

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a sheer bodysuit with a sculpted resin rose appearing to grow along her spine, clinical white set, even bright light.

Red Ribbon Corset PLATE №079 Boudoir № 02

Red Ribbon Corset

Boudoir

A red-haired model in a hand-laced red ribbon corset, bare back to the camera, glancing over one shoulder, warm side light.

Revolver In The Drawer PLATE №080 Film Noir № 02

Revolver In The Drawer

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a satin robe beside a half-open desk drawer, a harsh desk lamp throwing her shadow up the wall, monochrome.

Rooftop Antennae PLATE №081 Street Style № 02

Rooftop Antennae

Street Style

A red-haired model in layered knitwear on a gravel rooftop among water towers and antennae, cold blue dusk.

Saffron Saturation PLATE №082 Monochrome № 02

Saffron Saturation

Monochrome

A red-haired model in a saffron-yellow kaftan against a saffron backdrop under blazing even light.

Second Skin Grid PLATE №083 Avant-Garde № 02

Second Skin Grid

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in an opaque pale-grey catsuit printed with a fine black measurement grid, standing rigidly like a dress form in a plain white studio under flat even light.

Single White Shirt PLATE №084 Minimalism № 02

Single White Shirt

Minimalism

A red-haired model in one oversized crisp white poplin shirt and nothing else visible, bare legs, against bone-white seamless with flat even light.

Smoke-Filled Booth PLATE №085 Film Noir № 02

Smoke-Filled Booth

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a long-sleeved black velvet dress in a dim jazz-club booth, a candle on the table and a ribbon of smoke rising, moody low light.

Staircase Descent PLATE №086 Film Noir № 02

Staircase Descent

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a bias-cut satin gown, one gloved hand on a wrought-iron banister, descending into a deep chiaroscuro stairwell.

Stocking Seam PLATE №087 Boudoir № 02

Stocking Seam

Boudoir

A red-haired model seated on a bed edge in a satin slip and sheer stockings, one hand straightening a stocking seam, soft morning window light.

Structured Scarlet Peplum PLATE №088 Haute Couture № 02

Structured Scarlet Peplum

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in an architectural scarlet wool peplum jacket over a floor-length skirt, posed in a mirrored fitting salon with warm sconce light.

Subway Grate Steam PLATE №089 Street Style № 02

Subway Grate Steam

Street Style

A red-haired model in a vintage band tee under a tailored coat, steam rising from a subway grate, sodium streetlight.

Taxi Door Exit PLATE №090 Street Style № 02

Taxi Door Exit

Street Style

A red-haired model in a sequin blazer stepping one heel to the kerb out of a yellow cab, blurred traffic behind.

Telephone Booth Vigil PLATE №091 Film Noir № 02

Telephone Booth Vigil

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a heavy wool coat on wet pavement beside a glowing telephone booth at 3am, long hard shadows, empty street.

Thorn Collar PLATE №092 Avant-Garde № 02

Thorn Collar

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model in a towering laser-cut black leather thorn collar, hair slicked back, hard side light.

Total Black Study PLATE №093 Monochrome № 02

Total Black Study

Monochrome

A red-haired model in a black coat and black gloves against a black wall, only her face and copper hair emerging.

Twin Reflection Split PLATE №094 Surrealism № 02

Twin Reflection Split

Surrealism

A red-haired model in a portrait split down the centre — the same face mirrored, an ivory gown on one side and a grey lace gown on the other, seamless join, dark studio.

Umbrella And Cigarette PLATE №095 Street Style № 02

Umbrella And Cigarette

Street Style

A red-haired model under a clear umbrella in a khaki trench coat in the night rain, a glowing shop window behind her, wet pavement reflections.

Velvet Curtain Reveal PLATE №096 Baroque № 02

Velvet Curtain Reveal

Baroque

A red-haired model in a floor-length red velvet gown stepping through a parting in a massive red velvet stage curtain, warm footlights glowing from below.

Venetian Blind Shadows PLATE №097 Film Noir № 02

Venetian Blind Shadows

Film Noir

A red-haired model in a belted trench coat and a tilted fedora, a hard blade of venetian-blind light falling across her face, high-contrast black and white.

Wax-Dipped Hands PLATE №098 Avant-Garde № 02

Wax-Dipped Hands

Avant-Garde

A red-haired model with her hands and forearms in sculptural matte-white gloves moulded like poured wax, a plain ecru dress, cold flat studio light, pale backdrop.

White Tank Freckles PLATE №099 Minimalism № 02

White Tank Freckles

Minimalism

A red-haired model in a plain white cotton tank with natural freckles and no makeup, soft window light, plain pale wall.

Wire-Frame Bustier PLATE №100 Haute Couture № 02

Wire-Frame Bustier

Haute Couture

A red-haired model in a sculptural wire-armature corset over an opaque black bodysuit, at a workshop bench under a single task lamp.

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