Model Piotr Kubiak seated on a stone bench wearing a tailored jacket and tall boots in a black and white editorial portrait.

Model Piotr Kubiak sitting outdoors on a stone bench smoking a cigarette while wearing a brown jacket and white collared shirt.

Piotr Kubiak seated on a wooden picnic table holding an acoustic guitar with stickers, wearing a beige jacket and floral lei.

Black and white diptych of a male model holding a guitar outside a wooden cottage across from a woman by a picnic bench.

Black and white diptych photograph of a shirtless young man in layered double exposure poses near a wooden structure.

Model Piotr Kubiak crouching in a white shirt and black trousers with a flower lei outdoors, holding a lighter in black and white.

Piotr Kubiak wearing a beige trench coat and flower lei while holding an acoustic guitar outdoors.

Young man wearing a light jacket, shorts, and a flower garland playing an acoustic guitar outside a dark wooden building.

Model Piotr Kubiak seated outdoors wearing an open light trench coat, wide-leg trousers, and black platform boots against a stone wall.

Monochrome editorial portrait of model Piotr Kubiak in a light trench coat, shorts, and flower lei seated on a wooden picnic table.

Black and white portrait of a shirtless young man seated outdoors with crossed arms in dappled sunlight beneath tree foliage.

Model Piotr Kubiak wearing a brown suede jacket, briefs, and an equestrian helmet while holding a riding crop against a grey backdrop.

A man in an equestrian helmet and blazer lounges on a stone fountain pedestal outdoors next to a dog in black and white.

Black and white portrait of a man in a dark jacket, white collared shirt, and tie, holding a cigarette close to his face.

Model Piotr Kubiak in an open light coat and wide-leg white trousers walking down an outdoor stone staircase.

A man holding a guitar stands on a picnic bench outdoors opposite a woman outside a rustic dark wooden cabin.

Model Piotr Kubiak in an equestrian helmet and blazer walking down a garden path holding a riding crop in a black and white photo.

Fucking Young Summer Holidays 2026

About

Summer Holidays, a striking fashion editorial for Fucking Young, masterfully blurs the lines between documentary observation and high-concept luxury fashion. Captured with the raw, evocative precision of 35mm film, the series presents a cinematic narrative that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in a melancholic, rustic aesthetic. Photographer Arthur Iskandarov utilizes a sophisticated monochrome palette and natural light to emphasize the rich tactile qualities of velvet, corduroy, and structured wool against the rugged, weathered backdrop of traditional garden architecture. Styled by Alex Klop, the collection pushes boundaries by juxtaposing disparate elements—equestrian gear and formal fencing uniforms sit alongside fluid trench coats and floral accents—creating a visual tension that is both eccentric and disciplined. Model Piotr Kubiak serves as the project's versatile anchor, shifting from contemplative, shadowed portraits to active, multi-exposure movements that lean into a dreamlike quality. By integrating candid interactions with elderly subjects and raw, textured environments, the work eschews traditional glossy fashion tropes in favor of an authentic, documentary-style approach. This project demonstrates a keen editorial eye, where dappled sunlight and deep, low-key chiaroscuro lighting work in tandem to transform everyday settings into a stage for modern, eclectic storytelling. It is a masterclass in atmosphere, where the stillness of the frame feels heavy with intentionality and profound stylistic contrast.