[Vermouth Cosplay] The Charming Villain of Detective Conan: Dealer Styling Official Photoshoot

This official shoot revolves around Vermouth's classic look from Detective Conan, selecting a basic combination of a dark gray striped suit and a pure white shirt.

In the playing cards scene, holding a royal flush creates a visual contrast with the white rose flower wall in the background, striving to capture the character's composure in controlling the whole situation. Meanwhile, the pool table setting is paired with a neon sign backdrop, offering a more casual and relaxed atmosphere to showcase another facet of the character.

Regarding makeup, the highlight retains the high contrast of white hair and red lips. Round-framed glasses are not only a classic element, but also key to crafting a mysterious temperament. The base makeup was kept pale on purpose, emphasizing detailed eyeshadow and eyeliner work to achieve a clean and crisp finish that highlights her signature dangerous yet fascinating charm. For a character with such a unique aura, detail processing is vital—for example, resting the glasses atop her head in front of the lens requires a slightly raised chin paired with lazy, downturned eyes to capture her gender-ambiguous, mysterious vibe.

Throughout shooting, emphasis was placed on coordinating body language with facial expressions. Rather than using exaggerated expressions, subtle actions like pushing up glasses or holding cards casually were used to convey deep-seated confidence. Sitting at the card table required maintaining an upright pose to preserve an elegant, guarded posture. With suits and shirts as the main wardrobe, the overall look skews neutral and sharp, contrasting with the feminine beauty of white hair and red lips—this clash between restraint and elegance is precisely where Vermouth's charm lies.

To better recreate the atmosphere, two distinct sets were treated differently in lighting. Gentle flat lighting was used at the gambling table to highlight makeup details and outfit texture, while neon lights utilized cool and warm contrasting light to outline her silhouette, adding a cool nighttime aesthetic. Whether playing cards or a pool cue, props served as tools to extend character presence and enrich narrative depth.

The biggest challenge during this shoot wasn't the styling itself, but consistently projecting that effortless composure of a character who has already seen through everything within static photographs. Recording this official set brought a deeper understanding of Vermouth, conveying that cosplay is not merely external imitation, but an appreciation of a character's inner depth. Choosing different sets for shooting also allowed the character to reveal rich layers under varying light and shadow conditions.