Nikki Leila

Nikki Leila is a multidisciplinary creative from the British Virgin Islands whose work spans photography, writing, styling, and makeup artistry. Through her work, she often explores themes of Caribbean identity and Black representation. Her creative approach combines editorial aesthetics with personal narratives, resulting in imagery that is both visually appealing and socially reflective.

Her Final Major Project, Visual Isle, is an independent fashion magazine that exclusively features Black Caribbean models across four distinct photoshoots, each shaped by its own unique concept, styling, and visual identity. The publication aims to reclaim and challenge limited representations of Caribbean beauty within fashion media while highlighting the individuality, confidence, and presence of each model.

Visual Isle, Streetwear Editorial
Visual Isle, Streetwear EditorialShot, directed, and edited by Nikki Leila. Model: Amarion Antoine.
Visual Isle, Streetwear Editorial
Visual Isle, Streetwear EditorialShot, directed, and edited by Nikki Leila. Models: Frederick Wheeler and Spirit-Ashton Foote.
Visual Isle, Feminine Editorial
Visual Isle, Feminine EditorialDirected, edited, and styled by Nikki Leila. Photographers: Ayub Mohamud and Harry Pike. Model: Jordan Wolffe.
Visual Isle - Feminine Editorial
Visual Isle - Feminine EditorialDirected, edited, and styled by Nikki Leila. Photographers: Ayub Mohamud and Harry Pike. Model: Jordan Wolffe.
Visual Isle - Earthy Editorial
Visual Isle - Earthy EditorialShot, directed, and edited by Nikki Leila. Model: Clarrissa Smith-Chelcher.