Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Photographer, New York

Description

Captured in black and white, the image presents two figures dressed in elaborate, dark, vintage-style dresses inside a restaurant. The primary figure stands, smoking, in a long dress with detailed lace and embellishments, complemented by an ornate headpiece. Adjacent, another figure in a wide-brimmed hat and dark attire sits. In front of them is a sculpture resembling a poodle. The indoor setting is suggested by chairs, a window, and text on the glass. The lighting is soft, highlighting the textures of the garments and the contrast between light and shadow.