'Movie Magic' with Karen Elson and Scott Barnhill by Max Farago for WSJ September 2025

WSJ Magazine [IG] advises us to “dress like a protagonist this season”. Be the main character in your own life drama. Karen Elson and Scott Barnhill lead ‘Movie Magic’, styled by Anastasia Barbieri.

Photographer Max Farago [IG] is behind the lens for WSJ’s September 2025 issue./ Hair by Tiago Goya; makeup by Holly Silius

Karen Elson’s wardrobe includes an Isabel Marant ‘fur’ coat; Gucci green bodysuit and skirt; Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello animal print top and red skirt; Versace slit skirt column gown; Ermanno Scervino white dress; Valentino fur coat on bed; Balenciaga trench coat; Chanel jacket and pants high over LA.

Scott Barnhill wears Louis Vuitton jacket and pants; Emporio Armani three-piece suit; Celine red pencil skirt; Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello black coat; Tom Ford robe and more.

Extensive jewelry credits are on WSJ gift link to story.