The photoshoot took place across several locations in the USSR. In Moscow, Parkinson photographed Hall in designer outfits at Red Square and VDNKh, set against the backdrop of Soviet monumental architecture. Another shot was taken on an oil rig in the Caspian Sea, where the industrial setting was juxtaposed with high-fashion gowns. Among the most iconic images was one captured in Armenia, on the shores of Lake Sevan, where Hall climbed onto the Arshaluis (“Dawn”) sculpture. Created in 1963 by sculptor Ara Harutyunyan, the monument became a dramatic stage for the model in her striking red swimsuit.

The impact of this photoshoot on fashion photography was profound. Parkinson had already earned recognition for his approach of photographing models in real-world settings, but this series pushed the method to new extremes. Soviet architecture and remote landscapes were transformed into surreal—and at times ironic—counterpoints to the polished glamour of Western fashion. The series also acted as a visual bridge between East and West during the Cold War, offering a bold reimagining of how fashion could be seen.