Jade Thirlwall Unveils a Neon Cyber-Glamour • CelebMafia

For her Interview Magazine debut, Jade Thirlwall sheds her pop-star past to emerge as a high-fashion, unapologetic artist, all through Richie Shazam’s futuristic lens.

There is a moment in every pop star’s evolution—a visual pivot—when they stop being a product and start being a muse. For Jade Thirlwall, this moment is now, captured in stunning detail for the September 2025 issue of Interview. The publication, founded by Andy Warhol, has always been the “Crystal Ball of Pop,” and in this new series of celebrity photos, it perfectly crystallizes Thirlwall’s solo-era metamorphosis.

The images, lensed by multi-hyphenate artist Richie Shazam, are less a photoshoot and more a study in controlled chaos. Shazam’s signature style—a chaotic collision of glamour and raw reality—transforms Thirlwall into a living fantasy. In one standout look, she wears a full-body catsuit from Baserange, a second-skin garment that feels both delicate and defiant. The silhouette is sleek and unadorned, allowing the intricate play of light and shadow on the fabric to do the talking. The image is an exercise in minimalist provocation, with Thirlwall’s direct gaze meeting the camera with an unsettling calm.

Another frame showcases a jaw-dropping dress by Balenciaga, with its aggressive silhouette and high-fashion attitude—a stark contrast to her girl-group beginnings. Her styling in the spread is a masterclass in pushing boundaries, from an eyepatch by Atsuko Judo to an array of bold, structural jewelry by Patricia Von Musulin. She wears a patchwork denim jacket, slightly askew, in one shot, her hair styled in a wild cascade of Diana Ross curls, while her face is dotted with bright pink freckles. It’s a playful, surreal touch that reminds us she isn’t taking any of this too seriously, even as she redefines herself.

What the images so perfectly capture is the narrative of liberation that Thirlwall discusses in her interview with Michelle Visage. Having thrown out the rulebook, she’s now able to fully embrace her own identity and heritage, creating a visual language that is both a tribute to her past and a bold step into her future. The clothing is not just what she’s wearing; it’s a reflection of her journey.

So, is this the dawn of a new kind of superstar—one whose artistic identity is as rich and complex as their fashion choices?

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