Way Back When

Live out your costume drama fantasy with this fashion editorial paying homage to the Elizabethan era.

Shot on film, photographer Munirah Al Mehri and stylist Latifa Bint Saad have teamed up for a shoot evoking Elizabethan portraiture with ballgowns and poise to spare. Cue: ruffles, sweeping skirts and enough couture to get you hot under the bodice.

Check it out the full editorial below. 

Top and skirt / Jean Paul Gaultier // Headpiece / V.V Roleaux // Boots/ Liudmilla
Dress / Maison Rabih Kayrouz
Gillet, corset and skirt / Tima Abid // Earrings / Gillian Horsup // Boots / Liudmilla // Gloves and fishnets / Stylist’s own
Dress/ Ralph and Russo // Brooch / Gillian Horsup // Shoes / Christian Louboutin // Gloves and socks / Stylist’s own
Dress / Azzi and Osta // Feather / V.V Rouleaux // Shoes / Jimmy Choo
Top and skirt / Jean Paul Gaultier // Headpiece / V.V Roleaux // Boots/ Liudmilla
Dress / Maison Rabih Kayrouz
Photographer
Munirah Al Mehri
Stylist
Latifa Bint Saad
Makeup
Maha Al Selami
Hair
Annakay Simpson
Model
Aimee Gillingwater at Anti Agency
Lighting
Emily Roberts
On Set Assistants
Alaa Mansour, Alya Al Angari
Location
Unit B Studios
Cover image outfit
Dress / Maison Rabih Kayrouz // Collar / National Theatre