Archives Futures Stepping Stone 2025

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This striking black and white portrait features model Amandine Pouilly captured in a close-up framing against a plain neutral background. Styled by Rika Watanabe for the Archives Futures project Stepping Stone, the image showcases clean studio lighting that emphasizes the model's textured dark curly hair framing her face. She wears a structured leather jacket with a high zipped collar, paired with subtle statement earrings. Keiichiro Nakajima's photography highlights crisp contrast and sharp facial details, complemented by grooming and makeup artistry from Kazuto Shimomura and ChiChi Saito. The composition presents a bold, editorial aesthetic with minimalist framing.