August Barron

Jun 2026

August Barron pushes the boundaries of contemporary visual storytelling in ALL–IN Nº9 Sleeping Beauty, a project that masterfully recalibrates the intersection of luxury fashion and surrealist art. Through the lens of photographer Brianna Capozzi, the editorial campaign crafts an otherworldly narrative that feels both intimate and alien. The imagery leans into a distinct collage aesthetic, utilizing live-action techniques to manipulate the viewer's perception of the subject. By framing a smiling model, Jacqui Hooper, behind layers of translucent, crinkled plastic packaging, the creative direction from Benjamin Barron and Bror August Vestbø achieves a sophisticated, tactile depth. The inclusion of a singular, glossy red high heel shoe, paired with playful star-shaped accents and fine-mesh netting, creates a surreal tension between commercial luxury and avant-garde artifice. This project demonstrates how meticulous art direction can transform standard fashion portraiture into an evocative piece of visual design. With styling from Linda Engelhardt, intricate hair work by Soichi Inagaki, and precise makeup artistry by Lucy Bridge, the campaign maintains an impeccably curated polish despite its chaotic, layered composition. The result is a bold, boundary-pushing endeavor that solidifies the brand's place in the modern luxury fashion landscape, proving that even the most grounded fashion editorial can be elevated into a profound, multidimensional experience through expert craft and conceptual rigor.

Editorial, Surreal

Collage, Live-action Technique

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion