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Amelia Gray wearing a black feather headpiece and black sleeveless top at the Ann Demeulemeester SS26 backstage.

Blonde model wearing a feathered black headband, choker necklace, and black graphic t-shirt with crossed arms backstage.

Model backstage at Ann Demeulemeester wearing an ornate pink jacquard cropped jacket, white feather headband, and ruffled top.

Close-up of a model's bare chest with handwritten text reading Larry and a silver chain necklace at Ann Demeulemeester SS26 backstage.

Model in a black military-style coat holding a handbag backstage at Ann Demeulemeester

Model backstage at Ann Demeulemeester wearing a black military jacket with spherical buttons and a dark feathered headband.

Model wearing a red military-style jacket with white detailing and messy white hair during Ann Demeulemeester SS26 Backstage

Model with feather headband wearing dark jacket and neck scarf in Ann Demeulemeester SS26 backstage

Model backstage wearing an off-white draped knit top with rope neckpiece and red trousers with white side stripe.

Black and white portrait of a shirtless male model with wet hair holding a cigarette in his mouth and wearing a dark headpiece.

Model resting with eyes closed wearing a black cutout headpiece on a wooden surface backstage.

Close-up detail of feet and legs in sheer white ribbed stockings with trailing ribbon ties against a solid black background.

Black and white portrait of a model with long hair wearing a white feather headband and feather boa.

Black and white portrait of a male model with dreadlocks wearing an ornate military hussar jacket backstage at Ann Demeulemeester.

Ann Demeulemeester Ann Demeulemeester SS26 Backstage 2025

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The Ann Demeulemeester SS26 backstage collection imagery captures the visceral intersection of rigorous tailoring and raw, poetic sensibility that has become the brand's signature. Through the lens of photographer Jora Zaria, these portraits move beyond mere documentation, offering a cinematic look into the frantic yet intimate moments before the runway. The series leans heavily into an editorial aesthetic, utilizing soft natural light and high-contrast chiaroscuro techniques to heighten the drama of the collection. Under the vision of designer Stefano Gallici, the visuals emphasize a tactile exploration of textures, from the intricate feather headpieces and structured military-inspired jackets to the raw, handwritten calligraphy on skin that grounds the high-fashion elements in a human, vulnerable space. The styling, elevated by the precision of hair stylist Anthony Turner and makeup artist Inge Grognard, highlights a monochromatic and deeply layered palette that defines the current season. By focusing on portraits that oscillate between serene stillness and high-energy atmosphere, the campaign effectively mirrors the complexities of the house. These images utilize the subtle interplay of light and shadow, occasionally leaning into a stark, analogue-inspired film quality, to celebrate the craftsmanship inherent in the SS26 pieces. It is a masterclass in fashion portraiture, where the blurred, chaotic backstage background serves only to amplify the sharp, deliberate narrative of the clothes and the expressive individuals wearing them.