Harper's Bazaar Italia

Mar 2026

For the March 2026 issue of Harper's Bazaar Italia, photographer Chris Brooks delivers a masterful study of luxury through an editorial series that transcends traditional product photography. By placing iconic cosmetic and fragrance offerings from brands like Chanel, Gucci, Etro, and Cle de Peau Beaute into evocative, architectural settings, the project elevates commercial imagery into fine art. The series leans into editorial minimalism, utilizing natural light to harmonize the sleek, reflective surfaces of high-end packaging with the raw, tactile grit of weathered stone, mosaic tiles, and coastal landscapes. Each frame is meticulously composed, often employing macro techniques to emphasize the geometric precision of the products against backdrops of classical statues, historical reliefs, and rugged Mediterranean environments. This cinematic approach creates a visual dialogue between modern opulence and historical grandeur, where the beauty products become protagonists within a larger, atmospheric narrative. The work succeeds in blending lifestyle-focused storytelling with a sophisticated, textured aesthetic, proving that even the most mass-produced luxury items can be reimagined through a lens of artistic depth. By prioritizing light, shadow, and materiality, Brooks produces a cohesive visual language that feels both grounded in a specific, elegant sense of place and entirely aspirational, ultimately defining the aesthetic identity for the magazine’s latest seasonal editorial showcase.

Editorial, Commercial

Natural light