Model wearing white swimwear with dark straps seen from behind against an ocean background for Harper's Bazaar Espana.

Model standing outdoors at dusk wearing a long beige dress against a backdrop of a calm ocean and a glowing sunset sky.

Model leaning against a metal railing wearing a dark one-piece swimsuit against an ocean water background

Diptych of Maria Khan showing a golden-lit facial close-up and a distant shot wrapped in a striped blanket on a volcanic hill.

Close-up of a woman in a black bikini by rocky water with water droplets on her skin, photographed by Xavi Gordo for Harper's Bazaar España.

Maria Khan wearing a nude two-piece swim set while seated on volcanic rock formations overlooking hills in El Hierro.

Model Maria Khan in a white slip dress standing on volcanic rocks alongside a sunbathing frame by the sea.

Model wearing a black bikini top outdoors in a natural landscape for Harper's Bazaar España

Model with dark curly hair posing in a two-piece swimsuit by a rocky coastline with ocean waves for Harper's Bazaar España.

Model wearing dark sunglasses and a black dress outdoors against a twilight sky and ocean background

Model Maria Khan posing in a black cut-out swimsuit against a large gnarled juniper tree in El Hierro for Harper's Bazaar España.

Diptych of a model with dark curly hair posing outdoors near the ocean for Harper's Bazaar Espana El Hierro project.

Model wearing a white dress standing on a steep red earth hillside under a blue sky

Model standing beneath the gnarled branches of an ancient tree in an outdoor landscape for Harper's Bazaar España editorial

Diptych of a fashion model in a long cream slip dress outdoors on a rocky hillside and crouching on a weathered driftwood branch.

Diptych of a woman wearing an orange knit bikini underwater and crouching near prickly pear cacti outdoors.

Harper's Bazaar España El Hierro 2025

About

Captured on location in the Canary Islands, El Hierro is a sweeping fashion editorial for Harper's Bazaar España that leans into the raw, volcanic geology of the region. Through the lens of photographer Xavi Gordo, the story highlights an interplay between fluid silhouettes and the rugged, unyielding textures of the coastal landscape. Featuring model Maria Khan, the project makes extensive use of natural light, alternating between the soft, warm glow of golden hour and the moody, desaturated tones of overcast twilight. The imagery employs a combination of intimate close-ups and wide, atmospheric shots that emphasize an organic connection between the subject and her environment. Styling by Carola Bianchi pairs neutral-toned swimwear and knitwear with the sharp, earthy backdrops, while makeup by Jordi Fontanals maintains a grounded, minimal aesthetic. Several frames are presented as diptychs, enhancing the narrative rhythm of the editorial through a documentary-style approach to form.