Black Tie

Black Tie is aimed to be a delightful portrayal of one of the most memorable moments of adolescence ‑ when teenagers go through the rite of passage in dressing up like adults for coming of age ceremonies.

This moment of transformation from casual teen dress to black tie transcends cultural, socioeconomic and social barriers. In some societies it is linked with the onset of sexual maturity; with others it is associated with religious responsibility, and in western cultures it is more often than not connected to legal conventions developing more freedoms as adulthood approaches.

The project was photographed for Getty Images and has also been featured on Its Nice That

Photographer: Emily Stein

Stylist: Janine Eveson

Art Director: Josie Gealer Ng

Make up: Emma Tierney

Hair: Dash Kimura