Group of young men in white shirts and ties posing chaotically around a central man in a black blazer smoking.

Young man in a black suit and tie smoking a cigarette while reclining on the stone base of a bronze monument.

A person in a dark blazer lying down with eyes closed, holding a cigarette while framed by tall dry straw grass.

Man in black suit and tie with cigarette standing still amid a dynamic group of men in white shirts

Three young men in black school uniform blazers and striped ties seated on a wooden bench against a blue and grey wall.

A man with neck tattoos in a blazer with a cigarette in his mouth, standing before uniformed students under a Class of 2034 banner.

Overhead view of the crown of a person's head with short blond hair wearing a black jacket against a dark floor.

Young man with a buzz cut wearing a dark school uniform blazer and tie resting his foot on a wooden classroom desk.

Two young men in black school blazers, white collared shirts, and striped ties seated on a wooden bench against a blue wall.

A calm young man in a black school blazer smoking a cigarette stands centered amidst a frantic crowd in white shirts and neckties.

Young man with short cropped hair wearing a black uniform blazer, striped tie, and white collared shirt seated against a blue wall.

Exhibition Magazine IN THE FRAME 2026

About

In The Frame, a compelling editorial project for Exhibition Magazine, masterfully blurs the lines between structured formality and the restless energy of youth. Through the lens of photographer Fiona Torre, the series constructs a narrative defined by uniform-like attire, featuring subjects in dark, crest-emblazoned blazers and crisp ties that evoke a sense of rigid institutional aesthetics. The imagery plays with distinct visual tensions, most notably the contrast between the static, composed central figures and the chaotic, kinetic movement captured in the surrounding groups. By utilizing live-action techniques and deliberate slow motion, Torre effectively isolates her subjects, creating a cinematic experience that feels both deeply observational and artfully staged. The work leans into a documentary-style approach, placing these formal silhouettes within evocative environments like urban squares, classrooms, and corridors, which grounds the high-fashion editorialism in a relatable, gritty reality. The lighting strategy—transitioning between soft natural light and controlled studio strobe—further enhances the texture of the fabric and the stoic expressions of the talent. Ultimately, the collection reads as a poignant study of individual presence amidst collective conformity, elevated by a disciplined focus on composition and the subtle, rhythmic interplay of light, shadow, and motion that captures the complex, transitional atmosphere of contemporary adolescence.