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Featured ARAKII projects
This week's top ARAKII projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project ARAKII · ARAKII SUMMER 2026
ARAKII pushes the boundaries of contemporary luxury fashion with its Summer 2026 collection, a campaign that masterfully leans into an editorial minimalist aesthetic. By contrasting the rigid, industrial nature of a raw concrete block wall against a smooth white backdrop, the imagery invites a focus on the tactile elements of the garments. The collection features deep, earthy tones, highlighted by a sharp ensemble of a high-collared coat with oversized cuffs and classic pointed-toe stilettos. Photographer Paul Morel expertly utilizes natural, soft light to cultivate a moody atmosphere that feels both calculated and intimately approachable. The deliberate use of translucent, crumpled plastic sheeting as a flooring element adds a layer of unexpected texture, grounding the high-fashion sensibilities within a raw, almost deconstructed setting. Model Anipha Umufite anchors the project, projecting a sense of stillness while seated in a modern, geometric chair that emphasizes the brand's commitment to structural elegance. This project succeeds by stripping away excess, allowing the interplay of shadow and fabric to speak for itself. It represents a refined approach to luxury fashion imagery, balancing the precision of a studio environment with a deliberate, moody composition that feels timeless yet distinctly modern in its execution. Through this focused creative lens, the brand establishes a strong, coherent visual language that resonates with the elevated demands of the global designer fashion market.
Project ARAKII · ARAKII S/S 26: Craft
For the ARAKII S/S 26: Craft collection, the luxury fashion house delivers an evocative masterclass in textile manipulation and sculptural design. Photographed by Paul Morel, this fashion campaign leans into a philosophy of editorial minimalism, where the focus remains steadfastly on the intricate interplay between human form and avant-garde fabrication. The imagery, defined by a palette of distressed denim and voluminous, ruffled sheer layers, channels a high-fashion aesthetic that is both grounded and ethereal. Through the use of soft light and high-key lighting techniques, Morel captures the tactile reality of the pieces, from the raw, frayed edges of upcycled denim headpieces to the structured elegance of double-breasted beige jackets. The project benefits from the compelling, steady presence of model Divine Mugisha, whose poise anchors the more experimental sculptural silhouettes. Complementing the photography, the refined hair styling by Jean-Luc Amarin and precise makeup artistry by Thierry Do Nascimento emphasize clean, sharp features that mirror the collection’s focus on craft. Each frame reads as a deliberate study in balance, utilizing cinematic depth and a clean studio environment to elevate garments into objects of art. This editorial campaign succeeds by stripping away excess, allowing the organic textures and complex layering to tell a sophisticated, layered narrative about the future of luxury denim and modern tailoring.
Project ARAKII · ARAKII Winter 2025: The fitting room
The ARAKII Winter 2025 campaign, titled The Fitting Room, signals a return to refined sculptural silhouettes and tactile indulgence for the luxury fashion house. Photographed by Hedvig Jenning, the collection campaign strips away the noise of high-concept staging, favoring an editorial minimalism that centers on the architectural integrity of the garments. By utilizing natural light and soft, even studio illumination, Jenning successfully creates a visual dialogue between the stark contrast of light and shadow and the layered textures of the collection, from shaggy faux fur and delicate floral lace to the structured precision of tailored peplum jackets. Models Nyanderi Deng and Sylke Golding anchor the series with a poised, direct gaze, ensuring that the focus remains firmly on the intricate play of volume and drape. This project leans into a high-key aesthetic that celebrates the interplay between smooth, fluid textiles and voluminous, organic materials. By integrating subtle branding with consistent, clean compositions, the campaign serves as a masterclass in modern commercial styling. Every frame avoids excess, instead emphasizing the craftsmanship of the pieces through a focused, beauty-light technique that highlights both the subject and the fine details of the fabric, ultimately positioning the ARAKII label as a bastion of timeless elegance in the competitive luxury fashion industry.
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