Model Frauke Nijs sits inside a vintage car wearing a brown plaid knit vest and cream fringed leather gloves.

Model Frauke Nijs in a brown shearling-lined collar bomber jacket against a black backdrop for Harper's Bazaar France.

Model Frauke Nijs wearing an oversized black padded jacket and earrings against a grid wall for Harper's Bazaar France.

Close-up of model Frauke Nijs resting her head against a surface wearing a glossy brown jacket and spherical silver earring.

Model Frauke Nijs in a black sweater, white collared shirt, black trousers, and boots against a white studio background.

Model Frauke Nijs poses in a belted plaid coat and wide-leg brown suede trousers against a white seamless background.

Frauke Nijs posing in a black waistcoat, wide-leg trousers, white shirt, and wide-brimmed hat against a white background.

Model Frauke Nijs wearing an off-white open-weave rope collar top against a black backdrop for Harper's Bazaar France.

Model Frauke Nijs in a structured dark brown ribbed leather top standing before a metal wire grid fence.

Model Frauke Nijs in an oversized two-tone shearling jacket seated on the front of a vintage convertible against a white background.

High-angle view of model Frauke Nijs wearing an all-black ensemble while reclining across the hood of a vintage white convertible car.

Harper's Bazaar France L'Echappée Belle 2026

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L'Echappée Belle, a sophisticated editorial project for Harper's Bazaar France, captures the intersection of classic automotive nostalgia and contemporary luxury fashion. Photographed by Marie Deteneuille, the series leans into a cinematic aesthetic that celebrates the tactile nature of high-end design through a lens of disciplined minimalism. The work is defined by a clean, deliberate approach to composition, where the tension between structured, layered silhouettes and the raw textures of leather, fur, and macrame is brought to the fore. Fashion editor and stylist Berenger Pelc orchestrates an evocative wardrobe, ranging from sharp, tailored waistcoats and avant-garde patent trench coats to voluminous quilted outerwear, all modeled by Frauke Nijs with a steady, captivating gaze. Utilizing live-action techniques and a mix of soft natural light and precise beauty light, the imagery creates a dialogue between the model and her environment—often punctuated by the vintage geometry of a classic convertible or stark, monochromatic backdrops. With meticulous hair styling by Christian Eberhard and nuanced makeup artistry by Christine Corbel, the project maintains a polished, editorial edge. Set designer Victor Leverrier grounds the narrative, ensuring that each frame remains centered and focused. This collection of images succeeds by distilling luxury fashion into a series of intimate, high-contrast encounters, perfectly balancing organic softness with the rigid, structural elegance required of top-tier fashion storytelling.