Financial Times - HTSI Magazine Musician Nell Mescal on heartbreak, ... 2026

Description

This portrait of musician Nell Mescal was captured by photographer Keir Laird for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, with fashion styling by Aylin Bayhan and makeup by Victoria Martin. The close-up shot features Mescal wearing a cream-coloured collared coat with black trim against a rich, dark red fabric backdrop. The subject has long brown hair with bangs and striking blue eyes, looking directly toward the camera with a neutral expression. The lighting is direct and even, highlighting the textures of the apparel and the deep tones of the background setting.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Flash

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial