Model Yun Seo Woo posing in a strapless floral gown with a draped pink and black cape against a white studio background.

Model Fran Summers posing in a pearl-embellished one-shoulder dress in black and white against a studio backdrop.

Model Yun Seo Woo posing in an embellished floral strapless mini dress with beaded fringe against a solid black backdrop.

Fran Summers wearing a sculptural metallic gold sequin dress with exaggerated shoulders against a plain grey studio backdrop.

Model Fran Summers wearing a sheer pearl-embellished one-shoulder dress against a neutral grey studio backdrop.

Model Fran Summers posing in an asymmetrical sheer dress with pearl-like embellishments against a dark studio backdrop.

Monochrome image of model Fran Summers posing dynamically in a textured beaded fringe dress against a seamless studio backdrop.

Model Coumba Mballo viewed from behind in an ornate strapless floral gown leaning against a concrete wall near an elevator.

Model Fran Summers poses on a sunny rooftop terrace overlooking a cityscape wearing an embellished pale lilac drop-waist dress.

Model Fran Summers seated in an oversized voluminous grey sculpted gown in a sunlit industrial loft space.

Model Yun Seo Woo reclining in a dramatic black and royal blue gown on a grey studio floor.

Model Coumba Mballo wearing a textured pale pink outfit and matching tights seated on a black office chair in a bright studio.

Model posing with arms raised on a rooftop overlooking city buildings in a black and white fashion editorial

Model in a beaded gown posing against a grey studio seamless backdrop

Model Coumba Mballo in an elaborate sculptural yellow feather couture gown against a seamless white studio background.

Model Coumba Mballo wearing an elaborate feathered gown and oversized ornate earrings against a white seamless backdrop.

Yun Seo Woo wearing an embroidered gold fringe gown with a high slit inside an unfinished concrete space.

Model Coumba Mballo wearing an avant-garde black and white feather skirt holding a light stand against a concrete wall.

Model Fran Summers poses in a structured tan rosette coat gown against a painted backdrop for Harper's Bazaar Korea.

Harper's Bazaar Korea The New Structure 2026

About

In The New Structure, Harper's Bazaar Korea presents a masterclass in modern luxury, oscillating between the sharp, industrial precision of architectural spaces and the soft, organic fluidity of high-fashion couture. Photographed by Peter Ash Lee, the series explores the tension between garment and environment, utilizing both stark studio strobe lighting and ethereal natural light to highlight the intricate craftsmanship of each piece. From voluminous feather-adorned gowns to intricate, pearl-encrusted silhouettes, the editorial captures a dialogue between rigid form and dynamic movement. The creative synergy is bolstered by the precise styling of Sebastien Richard and the sophisticated makeup artistry of Tom Pecheux, which leans into graphic, minimalist aesthetics to frame the models, including Coumba Mballo, Fran Summers, and Yun Seo Woo. The project masterfully integrates editorial minimalism with complex textures, occasionally channeling a cinematic quality through the use of analogue 35mm film techniques and intentional motion blur. Whether set against the raw, unfinished concrete of an industrial interior or the pristine expanse of a minimalist studio, each frame emphasizes the structural ambition of the clothing. By juxtaposing delicate embroidery and heavy, shimmering fringe against stark, neutral backdrops, the team creates a visceral exploration of the silhouette, positioning these luxury fashion pieces as central, sculptural elements within a meticulously curated visual narrative.