ELLE MAGAZINE x THE ODYSSEY

Jul 21

Written By Ali Hussainy

To celebrate the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Elle magazine released a special edition summer issue starring Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, and Anne Hathaway. Photographed by Norman Jean Roy and styled by Law Roach, Ali Hussainy served as Creative Director for the editorial which was tied to theme of the elements of fire, air, earth, and water.

Zendaya as earth, photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

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Lupita Nyong’o as fire, photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

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Charlize Theron as air, photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

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Anne Hathaway as water, photographed by Norman Jean Roy.

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Ali Hussainy

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