Nico Mao, Casting Director,

Description

This striking monochrome group portrait, captured by photographer Tyler Mitchell for The New York Times Online project To Create a Portrait of the Modern Dandy, features a group of Black men dressed in formal evening attire and top hats. Styled by fashion editor Carlos Nazario with casting by Nico Mao and Rachel Chandler, the subjects are gathered around a table draped in white cloth, creating a theatrical and poised composition. The models, including Abdou Ndoye, Christian Latchman, Craig Shimirimana, and Lamine Seck, alongside artist Ike Ude, pose with classic dandy styling featuring tailored jackets, bow ties, and walking canes. The scene is shot against a light interior wall with a patterned rug on the floor, utilizing crisp lighting and rich contrasting monochrome tones to highlight the textures of the garments and accessories.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Residential Building

Context

Editorial