Fashion’s Most Beautiful Doppelgängers
There is something instantly fascinating about seeing two faces side by side that look like they could share DNA. Matching Models, photographed by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue US May 2015, taps directly into that curiosity. The editorial pairs models based on shared features, energy, or overall vibe, creating portraits that feel like long lost siblings meeting under the most glamorous circumstances possible. It is familiar and uncanny at the same time, which makes it impossible to look away.
The Power of Likeness
This is not about identical twins or obvious copies. The magic lies in the subtle similarities. A shared bone structure. The same intensity in the eyes. A comparable softness or sharpness that feels instinctive rather than forced. When you see Amanda Murphy next to another model who mirrors her calm strength, or Lucky Blue Smith paired with a kindred spirit of youthful charm, the resemblance feels emotional as much as visual. It invites you to study faces more closely than usual, which is a rare gift in fashion imagery.
Styling That Lets Faces Lead
Styled by Tonne Goodman, the clothing takes a supportive role rather than stealing the spotlight. Clean lines, classic silhouettes, and restrained palettes allow the faces to remain the focus. The fashion enhances the story without overwhelming it, reinforcing the idea that this editorial is about connection, reflection, and comparison. It feels thoughtful, intentional, and quietly elegant.
Demarchelier’s Timeless Eye
Patrick Demarchelier approaches the concept with his signature clarity and restraint. His photography is polished but never stiff. The portraits feel intimate, almost conversational, as if the models are aware of their resemblance and leaning into it. There is warmth in the images, even when the expressions remain composed. Demarchelier understands that the power of this story lies in subtlety, not spectacle.
A Cast That Elevates the Concept
With a lineup including Amanda Murphy, Imaan Hammam, Fei Fei Sun, Mica Arganaraz, Miles McMillan, Vanessa Axente, Ondria Hardin, Lucky Blue Smith, and many more, the casting alone feels like a love letter to the modeling world. Each pairing adds a new layer to the narrative, showing how beauty repeats itself in different forms, cultures, and energies.
Why It Resonates
Matching Models works because it feels human. It reminds us that beauty is not singular or isolated. It echoes, reflects, and evolves. In a fashion landscape often obsessed with the new, this editorial finds intrigue in familiarity.
Final Impression
Matching Models by Patrick Demarchelier is elegant, thoughtful, and quietly captivating. It celebrates resemblance as art, proving that sometimes the most compelling fashion stories come from simply placing two people side by side and letting the similarities speak.
Credits
Magazine: Vogue US May 2015
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Makeup: Yadim
Category: Fashion Editorial
Models: Amanda Murphy, James Bay, Imaan Hammam, Naleye Junior, Fei Fei Sun, Dae Na, Mica Arganaraz, Miles McMillan, Vanessa Axente, Baptiste Radufe, Julia Hafstrom, Matt Hitt, Caroline Trentini, Christopher Owens, Ondria Hardin, Bill Skarsgard, Maartje Verhoef, Lucky Blue Smith
Magazine: Vogue US May 2015
Model: Amanda Murphy, James Bay, Imaan Hammam, Naleye Junior, Fei Fei Sun, Dae Na, Mica Arganaraz, Miles McMillan, Vanessa Axente, Baptiste Radufe, Julia Hafstrom, Matt Hitt, Caroline Trentini, Christopher Owens, Ondria Hardin, Bill Skarsgard, Maartje Verhoef, Lucky Blue Smith
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Makeup: Yadim
