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Oct 2026

For the autumn design special of Financial Times HTSI Magazine, photographer Arash Khaksari captures an intimate editorial portrait. The composition features two models face-to-face, framed by a centrally placed, burning candle that bisects the frame. Fashion editor and stylist Isabelle Kountoure leads the visual direction, pairing heavy, dark outerwear with sculpted, retro-inspired hair and dramatic makeup. The piece leans into a minimalist aesthetic, set against a muted, textured backdrop that emphasizes the cinematic quality of the editorial photography.

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Minimalist

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