A male model wearing a black leather zip-up jacket and translucent turquoise shorts against a white backdrop.

Portrait of a male model wearing a black leather jacket and striped shirt against a plain white background

Model in a plaid shirt with hands in pockets against a plain white background

Monochrome portrait of a young male model wearing an oversized black leather jacket against a white background

Model wearing a cream graphic sweater and blue jeans against a plain white background

Model wearing a black leather jacket, blue hoodie, and dark shorts while seated on a wooden block in a studio.

Portrait of a model wearing a dark sweater with white trim against a plain white background for Behind the Blinds.

Model wearing a black leather shirt and trousers with hands on hips against a white studio background

Model wearing a plaid shirt and leather trousers posing against a white seamless background for Behind the Blinds.

Young model with dark hair wearing a white cable-knit cardigan against a plain light grey studio background.

Model with messy hair wearing a black leather jacket, green striped top, and red necktie against a white backdrop.

Shirtless young man with tattoos wearing green sweatpants against a plain white studio background

Portrait of a man wearing a textured burgundy short-sleeve top with dark trousers against a white backdrop.

Model with a flat-top haircut wearing a textured olive sweater and matching shorts against a clean white background

Behind the Blinds Take Me Out 2026

About

The Take Me Out project for Behind the Blinds serves as a masterclass in contemporary fashion editorial photography, stripping away extraneous noise to focus entirely on the intersection of identity and sartorial craftsmanship. Under the sharp photographic eye of Emilia Staugaard, the series leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a clean studio palette to ensure that the layered textures of luxury fashion houses take center stage. Through the curation of fashion editor and stylist Thomas Turian, the project creates a dialogue between rigid leather structures and soft, intricate knitwear, all brought to life by a diverse ensemble of talent including Arthur Hargous, Glory Adjei, and Konrad Bauer. The execution effectively balances studio strobe precision with the subtle nuances of natural light, allowing the interplay of fabric and skin to dictate the mood. Whether utilizing tight, head-and-shoulders framing or full-length lifestyle poses, the work excels in its editorial minimalism, occasionally shifting into moody, low-key chiaroscuro to add visceral depth. With contributions from hair stylist Mickael Jauneau and casting director Olivier Duperrin, the project achieves a polished, cohesive vision that feels both timeless and urgent, proving that powerful portraiture requires nothing more than exceptional talent, a deliberate eye, and a masterful understanding of light and composition.