Styled by Belen Casadevall, the wardrobe leans unapologetically into dark couture. Structured silhouettes, sweeping fabrics, and dramatic proportions clash beautifully with the raw openness of the shoreline. The clothing feels deliberate and commanding, as if resisting the wind rather than flowing with it. Each look reinforces a sense of power and gravity, proving that couture does not need chandeliers or gilded salons to feel expensive. Here, it thrives against sand, sky, and salt air.
Beauty With Bite
Hair by Jordi Fontanals and makeup by Marie Duhart complete the transformation. The beauty direction avoids softness and instead sharpens Eliza’s features, giving her a presence that feels fierce and self possessed. There is a seriousness in her expression that anchors the story, pulling the viewer into the narrative rather than letting the setting distract. This is beauty that feels intentional and strong, never ornamental.
The Txema Yeste Effect
Txema Yeste’s photography is the quiet force driving the entire editorial. His use of color and contrast heightens the drama without overwhelming the subject. The red tones feel symbolic and emotional, adding a layer of intensity that lingers across each frame. Yeste captures Eliza in moments that feel suspended in time, balancing motion and stillness with remarkable control. The images feel rich, textured, and undeniably powerful.
Why It Works
What makes this editorial stand out is its refusal to soften the narrative. Beach shoots often lean romantic or carefree, but this story embraces weight and mood. The tension between dark couture and an exposed natural setting creates a compelling visual push and pull. It feels bold, modern, and emotionally charged.
Final Impression
Eliza Cummings by Txema Yeste for Numéro #163 May 2015 is a masterclass in dramatic restraint. It is intense, stylish, and unapologetically serious, proving that even the beach can become a stage for high fashion storytelling.
Credits
Publication: Numéro #163 May 2015
Model: Eliza Cummings
Photographer: Txema Yeste
Fashion Editor: Belen Casadevall
Hair: Jordi Fontanals
Makeup: Marie Duhart
Publication: Numéro #163 May 2015
Model: Eliza Cummings
Photographer: Txema Yeste
Fashion Editor: Belen Casadevall
Hair: Jordi Fontanals
Make-up: Marie Duhart
