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Man in a dark suit standing on a street next to a traffic sign for WSJ Strong Suit editorial

WSJ Strong Suit 2026

Associated creatives

Takashi Homma
Takashi HommaPhotographer
Jason Rider
Jason RiderFashion Editor/Stylist
Takenaka
TakenakaMakeup Artist

Tags

man in dark suitdark suitsuitman

Description

This editorial image captured by photographer Takashi Homma for the WSJ project Strong Suit features a man standing on an urban street. The subject wears a dark tailored suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, carrying a green bag over his shoulder. The muted, cool color palette gives the outdoor scene a subdued, atmospheric quality. In the background, a corrugated metal wall and a distinct red and white traffic sign are visible beside a gravel patch. Styled with precision by fashion editor Jason Rider and makeup by Takenaka, the portrait presents a clean yet narrative composition.