Harper's Bazaar Italia

Feb 2025

For the "Muses" feature in Harper's Bazaar Italia, photographer Szilveszter Mako captures model Paloma Elsesser in a series of monochromatic, high-fashion portraits that emphasize sculptural form and architectural restraint. Working with fashion director Sissy Vian and fashion editor Stella Greenspan, the editorial leans into a minimalist aesthetic, frequently utilizing a bespoke box-like set designed by Alice Martinelli to frame the subject. The imagery plays with dramatic light and shadow, leaning into a chiaroscuro effect that highlights the tactile textures of structured garments by designer Maximilian Davis. The production, supported by producer Siyan Chen, incorporates elaborate hair styling by Pierpaolo Lai and refined makeup by Fulvia Farolfi. These portraits rely on analogue-style grain and a desaturated palette to achieve a moody, gallery-inspired atmosphere.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

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