On Lili: Sweater by H&M. Shorts by Rachel Roy. Pumps by Ted Baker. On Camila: Top by Zara. Trousers by H&M. Pumps by Sarah Flint.
Betty and Veronica of Riverdale look insanely gorgeous in this 1950s-inspired photo shoot.
Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes bring twice the spice to Riverdale on The CW—and these exclusive photos captured by Derek Kettela.
Scroll to see more gorgeous portraits from this mod glam 1950s-themed Watch fashion shoot, and to get to know the women behind Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar. Originally published in Watch! Magazine, January-February 2018.
Season 5 of Riverdale premieres Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 8/7c on The CW. Catch up now on The CW.
Bygone basics
On Lili: Bustier, skirt, and turban by Cult Gaia. Earrings by BaubleBar. On Camila: Top and trousers by H&M. Rings by Luv Aj.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
Although darker and more topical than the comic books it's based on, the Riverdale gang still gathers 'round milkshakes and fries, and the women, notes Lili Reinhart, "have very feminine shapes."
Like a glove
Dress by Aisha McShaw.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
Camila Mendes had been auditioning since college but no one bit: "[Veronica] was the first role that was an actual fit for me, because my look isn't fully Latina, but it's not white either..."
Magic moment
Top by Zara. Skirt by Janey Lopaty Vintage. Earrings by Sea La Vie.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"You smile so hard your face hurts and you feel like you're stuck in time for a minute," says Lili Reinhart, recalling her elation upon learning she'd finally won the Betty role.
Comic book relief
On Camila: Bandeau by Rachel Roy. Shorts by Tara Jarmon. On Lili: Top by H&M. Trousers by Cult Gaia. Earrings by Bauble Bar.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"We're both just a lot more laid back than all of the characters. I feel like that's what makes me most like Jughead." — Lili Reinhart
Getting complicated
On Camila: Sweater by Tracy Reese. Sunglasses by Krewe. On Lili: Dress by Cult Gaia. Gloves by H&M. Sunglasses by Krewe. Rings by Luv Aj.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"Our characters are three-dimensional and have layers... Betty's not just the good girl and Veronica's not just the sassy one." — Lili Reinhart
Out of character
Sweater by Tracy Reese. Sunglasses by Krewe.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
In real life, says Cami Mendes, she's "much sweeter" than her character. "I'm not as quippy and strong and fierce as Veronica."
A better Betty
Dress by Cult Gaia. Gloves by H&M. Sunglasses by Krewe. Rings by Luv Aj.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"Betty was such a pushover in the comics. She would just take Archie back every time he looked at her. Our Betty is so not like that." — Lili Reinhart
Star turns
On Lili: Bustier, skirt, and turban by Cult Gaia. Pumps by Ted Baker. Earrings by BaubleBar. On Camila: Top and trousers by H&M. Rings by Luv Aj.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
In addition to a wealth of fresh talent, Riverdale features veteran actors Skeet Ulrich (Jughead's dad), Mädchen Amick (Alice Cooper), and Robin Givens (Riverdale's mayor).
Beating the odds
Top by Zara.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"There are so many cooks in the kitchen," says Cami Mendes of her Riverdale auditioning days. "So many people who need to nod their heads and say 'yes' to you."
Bad romance?
Bustier, skirt, and turban by Cult Gaia. Earrings by BaubleBar.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"I think Archie and Betty care for each other so much because they've been best friends forever," says Lili Reinhart in reference to Riverdale's central love triangle.
Teenage tangle
Top by Zara. Earrings by Sea La Vie.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"It's so hard when you're 16 to decipher between having love for someone and being in love with them, feelings versus infatuation and lust versus love."— Lili Reinhart
Fickle friend
Dress by Aisha McShaw.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"One of the classic characteristics of Archie is that he's indecisive and always wants what he can't have." — Camila Mendes
Confidence boost
Top by Zara. Skirt by Janey Lopaty Vintage. Pumps by Ted Baker. Earrings by Sea La Vie.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
"I've definitely come out of my shell so much more," shares Lili Reinhart about feeling like an outsider at first on the show.
Girl power
On Camila: Bandeau by Rachel Roy. Shorts by Tara Jarmon. On Lili: Top by H&M. Earrings by BaubleBar.
Photography by Derek Kettela. Styled by Ashley Zohar.
The strength of the show's female characters comes from their honesty and vulnerability, Mendes opines. "It's always the men who are complicating things, because they aren't emotionally aware of themselves."
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Riverdale Stars Camila Mendes And Lili Reinhart Put Their Friendship To The Test
Originally published in Watch Magazine, January-February 2018.
Season 5 of Riverdale premieres Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 8/7c on The CW. Catch up now on The CW.