A textured black gown, a rustic backdrop, and a gaze that doesn’t flinch — Jessie Murph’s fashion photoshoot for Numéro Netherlands is pure high fashion poetry.
There’s a certain power in stillness — and Jessie Murph knows exactly how to wield it. On the September 2024 cover of Numéro Netherlands, photographed by David Higgs, she stands against a weathered wooden wall in a strapless black gown that’s anything but quiet.
The dress, floor-length and sculptural, evokes the drama of haute couture with its glossy finish and oversized floral embellishments. Sequins catch the light like dew on petals, while the textured appliqué adds a tactile richness that feels almost three-dimensional. It’s a fashion spread that doubles as a studio portrait — a beauty shot wrapped in editorial tension.
Murph’s pose is deliberate: hands on hips, shoulders squared, eyes locked with the lens. Her hair, styled in loose waves with a half-up lift, adds softness to the otherwise assertive composition. The makeup is bold — red lips, smoky eyes — a nod to classic glamour with a modern edge.
There’s no jewelry, no distractions. Just fabric, face, and attitude. The rustic backdrop contrasts the high fashion silhouette, grounding the look in something elemental — like couture meeting cabin. It’s a styled shoot that plays with opposites: gloss and grain, softness and strength.
In a season where fashion photoshoots often chase spectacle, this editorial leans into intimacy. It’s a magazine cover that feels like a fashion spread, a studio portrait that doubles as a beauty shot — and Jessie Murph wears it like armor.
Share what you think