Under aliases Ari Anna and Alice Spiegel, the duo showcased a fresh interpretation of the iconic Resident Evil heroines on an Instagram shoot. The project positions Jill Valentine and Ada Wong at the center, reframing their collaboration through contemporary streetwear and cinematic styling.
In this session, Ari Anna embodied Jill Valentine. Her look combined black denim, a blue knit, and a gray top reminiscent of the heroine’s classic silhouette. Accessories included a bracelet, combat gloves, and a pistol that diverges from the M92F handgun typically seen in the games, offering a modern, stylized nod to the character rather than a faithful replica.
Alice Spiegel portrayed the enigmatic Ada Wong, presenting a bold and sultry interpretation. The outfit featured a short red dress, a utilitarian harness, a black choker, high heels, and dark nylon tights, creating a sleek, post-modern take on the antihero’s often glamorous image.
The photo session makes use of set pieces inspired by well-known Resident Evil art, with several frames captured on display shelves that reference the game’s iconic visuals. One frame departs from the fashion-forward theme by showing the models in their underwear, adding a provocative dimension to the shoot that diverges from the game’s narrative content.
Though the game’s storyline does not depict a romantic relationship between Jill and Ada, fan communities frequently explore intimate dynamics between the two characters in fan art and fanfiction, illustrating the duo as enduring symbols of desire and intrigue within the series. This cultural phenomenon underscores how players reimagine canon through creative expression, extending the characters beyond their on-screen roles.
Both Ari Anna and Alice Spiegel garnered substantial engagement for the project, with posts drawing thousands of likes and a combined following near a hundred thousand on their social platforms. This level of interest highlights the enduring appeal of Resident Evil’s heroines and the power of fan-driven reinterpretation to keep the franchise vibrant in online communities.
In the game’s lore, Jill Valentine is portrayed as a special operative with Delta Force, positioned against the malevolent Umbrella Corporation. Ada Wong is depicted as a morally ambiguous figure who fluctuates in her allegiance, sometimes aiding Umbrella and frequently hampering Delta Force operations. This tension between protagonist and antihero persists in the broader fan imagination, where Ada’s enigmatic motives and Jill’s steadfast resolve create a compelling dynamic for reinterpretation and analysis. [Citation: Resident Evil character bios and fan discourse]
This session joins a wider trend of creators translating video game iconography into contemporary fashion and photography, encouraging viewers to reconsider familiar silhouettes and storylines through a modern lens. The result is a dialogue between classic game imagery and current visual culture, inviting fans to critique, celebrate, and reimagine the beloved duo in fresh contexts. [Citation: discourse on game-inspired fashion and fan culture]