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This week's top Financial Times - HTSI Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Take The Call
Financial Times HTSI Magazine presents 'Take The Call', an editorial fashion series that explores the intersection of high-concept design and everyday urban life. The imagery highlights avant-garde tailoring and sculptural silhouettes, ranging from quilted puffer gowns to angular, padded knitwear, all captured against minimalist city backdrops. Employing natural light to accentuate the tactile qualities of leather, nylon, and structured wool, the shoot relies on a clean, graphic aesthetic. The series integrates surrealist elements and retro-inspired motifs, such as vintage telephones, to frame the collection within a modern editorial narrative.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Haider Ackermann
Financial Times HTSI Magazine profiles designer Haider Ackermann in a series of editorial portraits. The visuals leverage a clean, vertical composition to highlight the designer in both studio and workspace settings, incorporating monochrome aesthetics and soft light to maintain a focus on texture and form. Photographer Kuba Ryniewicz captures the subject, with styling provided by fashion editor Julian Ganio and hair styling by Chiao Chenet. The imagery utilises a desaturated palette and natural light to frame the subject across various industrial and architectural environments.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Fresh Coats
Financial Times’ HTSI Magazine presents 'Fresh Coats,' a menswear editorial that explores the versatility of autumn outerwear through a series of domestic and architectural settings. Photographed by Ronan Gallagher and styled by Julian Ganio, the project highlights a spectrum of textures ranging from heavy tweed and shearling to brushed wool and tailored wool blends. The series leans into a nostalgic aesthetic, utilizing soft, natural light to accentuate the rich, earthy palettes and refined tailoring. Throughout the editorial, the imagery transitions between clean, minimalist portraiture against tonal backdrops and richly furnished, classically styled interiors. With casting by Giulia Massullo and Piergiorgio Del Moro, and makeup by Jimmy Owen Jones, the narrative focuses on the interplay of silhouettes—from structured double-breasted coats to relaxed, layered ensembles.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Learn Your Lines
Learn Your Lines is a striking fashion editorial for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, captured by photographer Mario Sorrenti. The series focuses on the intersection of avant-garde silhouettes and structured tailoring, featuring model Mona Tougaard in a collection of high-contrast, sculptural looks. Throughout the editorial, the imagery leans into graphic minimalism and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting to accentuate the interplay of texture and form. Fashion editor Beat Bolliger defines the visual direction through volume and architectural drapery, complemented by hair styling from Shay Ashual and makeup artistry by Aaron de Mey. The project, which also credits casting directors Helena Balladino and Piergiorgio Del Moro, utilizes a clean, studio-based approach to emphasize the interplay of light and shade across various bespoke garments.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Work Out
The Work Out project for Financial Times HTSI Magazine presents a masterclass in high-end editorial fashion, skillfully blurring the lines between athletic performance and luxury aesthetic. Through a series of sharp, deliberate studio compositions, the team recontextualizes sporting equipment—ranging from dirt bikes and surfboards to skateboards and cycling gear—as high-fashion accessories. Photographer Lukasz Pukowiec captures the model, Mathilda Gvarliani, with a precision that leans into minimalist energy, utilizing consistent studio strobe lighting to ensure every texture, from voluminous faux-fur scarves to crisp tailored shirting, remains in razor-sharp focus. Under the expert eye of stylist Clare Richardson, the wardrobe choices effectively oscillate between monochromatic athletic wear and vibrant, embellished statement pieces, resulting in a cohesive narrative that feels both playful and meticulously curated. The visual language here is rooted in editorial minimalism, where the stark, clean backgrounds force an unrelenting focus on the interaction between the subject, the gear, and the bold styling. With nuanced beauty direction from hair stylist Kota Suizu and makeup artist Lynsey Alexander, the project successfully elevates activewear to a couture status, transforming the traditional fitness motif into a sophisticated, high-fashion statement. This series stands as a testament to the power of deliberate creative direction in evolving fashion editorial tropes into fresh, modern visual territories that feel both grounded and aspirational.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Petal Pushers
In Petal Pushers, an editorial feature for Financial Times’ HTSI magazine, photographer Daniyel Lowden explores the intersection of high fashion and pastoral tranquility. Set within the lush, verdant confines of a vibrant garden, the project leans into a narrative of organic elegance, where the boundary between the subject and their environment becomes fluid. Fashion editor and stylist Benjamin Canares masterfully curates a wardrobe that juxtaposes structured outerwear and utility-inspired accents with delicate, floral-patterned ensembles, grounding the high-end pieces in a raw, tactile reality. Through a series of captures that emphasize natural light and shallow depth of field, the work evokes a quiet, documentary-style perspective on modern lifestyle aesthetics. Model Chloe Paredes brings a calm, grounded presence to the series, her relaxed expressions echoing the serene atmosphere created by the dappled sunlight. Complementing this visual storytelling, hair by Masayoshi Fujita and makeup by Claire Urquhart maintain a soft, natural finish that prioritizes authentic texture over artifice. By weaving together the vibrant greens of the foliage with carefully selected textiles, the project creates a visual dialogue between curated sartorial choices and the untamed beauty of the botanical world, ultimately offering a sophisticated meditation on harmony in nature.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Greta Lee
For the cover story of Financial Times HTSI magazine, actress Greta Lee is captured in an evocative editorial portrait series that masterfully balances high-fashion rigor with an intimate, grounded aesthetic. Photographer James Brodribb delivers a masterclass in versatility, shifting seamlessly between the stark, high-key drama of sharp black-and-white silhouettes and the vibrant, saturated world of deep royal blue studio strobes. The project, styled by fashion editor Tony Irvine, leans into editorial minimalism, allowing the intricate textures of Lee’s wardrobe—ranging from metallic, shimmering fabrics to structured wool vests and supple leather—to serve as the primary visual anchor. With precise hair styling by Jenny Cho and refined makeup artistry by Tyron Machhausen, each frame emphasizes Lee’s composed, direct presence, reinforcing her status as a formidable cultural force. The inclusion of an analogue 35mm film contact sheet adds a tangible, fine-art quality to the narrative, grounding the digital-forward glossy aesthetic in a more tactile, classic tradition. Set designer Hans Maharawal facilitates this exploration through clean, unobstructed backgrounds that force the viewer to engage directly with the interplay of light and material. By oscillating between cinematic intensity and soft, natural light photography, the feature achieves a sophisticated visual rhythm that remains quintessentially HTSI, successfully bridging the gap between celebrity portraiture and elevated fashion storytelling.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · She'll Take Manhattan
She'll Take Manhattan, a striking editorial feature for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, serves as a love letter to the kinetic spirit of New York City. Captured through the lens of photographer Tom Craig, the series masterfully leans into the urban grit and grandeur of the metropolis, oscillating between candid street-level spontaneity and cinematic composure. Featuring model Summer Dirx, the project channels a high-fashion, narrative-driven aesthetic that feels both contemporary and nostalgic, anchored by the expert styling of Bay Garnett. The visual storytelling utilizes the city as an expansive stage—from the industrial geometry of Brooklyn Bridge fire escapes to the warm, golden-hour glow across the harbor on a Staten Island ferry. Through deliberate use of natural light, the series captures the texture of the city, at times employing an analogue film quality that imbues the frames with a timeless, cinematic depth. The editorial balance is further refined by Mideyah Parker’s hair styling and Nolan Eakin’s makeup, which maintain a fresh, evocative polish amidst the bustling architecture. By weaving together iconic locales like Radio City Music Hall with intimate, lifestyle-focused portraits, the project succeeds as a sophisticated exploration of style, effectively transforming the familiar rhythms of daily transit and skyscraper-lined streets into a compelling, high-end fashion narrative that captures the relentless pulse of Manhattan.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Tropic Of Venus
Tropic Of Venus, a visually arresting editorial campaign for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, masterfully blends high-fashion artifice with the raw, untamed essence of a coastal landscape. Captured through the lens of photographer Josh Olins, the project leans into an atmosphere of deliberate serenity, juxtaposing intricate textures—from cascading fringe and delicate crochet to structured ruffles and organic tropical foliage—against the backdrop of a weathered shoreline. Fashion editor and stylist Anastasia Barbieri orchestrates a narrative of organic luxury, where model Angelina Kendall becomes a focal point of grounded elegance. The imagery frequently utilizes natural light to accentuate both the tactile complexity of the wardrobe and the subtle, shifting hues of the beachside setting. By incorporating casting direction from Piergiorgio Del Moro alongside the beauty work of hair and makeup artist Daniel Hernandez, the editorial achieves a cohesive aesthetic that feels both surreal and intimately connected to its environment. Each frame within this lifestyle series functions as a study in contrast, where the sharpness of human form meets the diffused softness of an overcast sky. Through a blend of documentary-style editorial photography and meticulously composed portraits, the project offers a sophisticated meditation on the harmony between the modern wardrobe and the wild, rhythmic beauty of the sea.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Marriage Material
In the latest editorial feature for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, Marriage Material captures the essence of contemporary sartorial confidence through a series of striking, intimate portraits. Featuring actor Matthew Macfadyen, the project leans into a refined, minimalist aesthetic that allows the interplay of vibrant textiles and structured tailoring to take center stage. Photographer Christopher Anderson masterfully employs low-key lighting and chiaroscuro techniques to craft a mood that is both cinematic and profoundly contemplative. By contrasting bold, saturated tones like orange and teal against muted, dark environments, the imagery creates a sophisticated visual tension that elevates standard portraiture into something far more evocative. Fashion editor and stylist Julian Ganio curates a sharp, textured wardrobe that pairs heavy wools with structured trench coats, ensuring each ensemble feels deliberate and grounded. The deliberate minimalism is further supported by the work of set designer Josh Stovell, whose use of clean studio lines and textured backdrops maintains an uncluttered environment, allowing the subject's gaze to anchor the narrative. With grooming by Carlos Ferraz, these portraits achieve a polished, editorial look that perfectly aligns with the high-end, intelligent tone expected of the Financial Times brand. This collection serves as a masterclass in how directional natural light and intentional color theory can transform a magazine feature into a compelling, timeless visual experience.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Street Heat
Street Heat for Financial Times HTSI Magazine presents a masterclass in editorial fashion, where the pulse of the city meets the precision of architectural design. This high-end lifestyle project captures a sophisticated narrative through a series of evocative frames that prioritize form, silhouette, and texture. Photographer Max Farago skillfully utilizes natural light to ground the editorial in reality, allowing the deliberate interplay between the subject and her surroundings to shine. Whether set against the backdrop of an open urban plaza or within the clean, modernist lines of a sculptural staircase, the project maintains an aesthetic of quiet, grounded elegance. The styling by Isabelle Kountoure provides a vital counterpoint to these minimalist environments, pairing tactile knitwear and glossy outerwear with sharp, geometric accessories. Model Sharon Genish brings a composed, direct presence to every composition, her hair pulled into sleek, precise styles by Rachel Lee that complement the structural focus of the imagery. With makeup by Ana G de V emphasizing the natural interplay of light on skin, the series avoids unnecessary artifice. By weaving together candid street-level lifestyle energy with the curated precision of studio-level portraiture, Street Heat offers a compelling visual study of modern movement, resulting in a cohesive, polished editorial package that feels both timeless and distinctly grounded in current fashion sensibilities.
Project Financial Times - HTSI Magazine · Cut Loose
For Cut Loose, an editorial feature in Financial Times HTSI magazine, photographer Laurence Ellis orchestrates a masterclass in modern portraiture that balances sartorial elegance with an evocative, minimalist sensibility. Moving beyond standard fashion documentation, the series explores the intersection of high-end tailoring and fluid, everyday ease. Ellis captures a diverse cast of subjects through a lens of quiet contemplation, utilizing everything from bright high-key lighting to dramatic chiaroscuro to emphasize the rich tactile qualities of wool, leather, and linen. Under the sharp, deliberate eye of fashion editor and stylist Julian Ganio, the project leans into monochromatic palettes and oversized silhouettes, creating a visual rhythm that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary. The aesthetic is anchored by clean, architectural settings and industrial textures, which serve as a stark stage for the intricate styling curated by Ganio. With contributions from hair stylist Naoki Komiya, the series employs techniques like analogue film and soft natural light to refine the interplay of shadow and texture across each frame. Whether captured in a dynamic dance or a static, introspective pose, the subjects embody a sense of relaxed sophistication. This project stands as a sophisticated exploration of identity and style, proving that the most resonant images often rely on a seamless harmony between the subject, the cloth, and the masterful use of light.
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