Sarah Blais, Photographer, New York

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This portrait features two Black men posing closely against a dark, minimalist background for a Dapper Dan magazine cover photographed by Sarah Blais. The man in the foreground wears a dark green knitted vest over a white collared shirt, while the second man wears a light-coloured knitted vest and white trousers with a black belt. The lighting is low-key and directional, casting gentle shadows that emphasize the textured knitwear and crisp cotton fabrics. The composition is vertical and intimate, capturing a contemplative mood with soft framing. White typographic header text reading DAPPER DAN is positioned prominently at the top of the frame.