Harper's Bazaar U.S.

Mar 2026

In the striking Harper's Bazaar U.S. editorial titled Role Play, the creative team orchestrates a masterclass in high-fashion storytelling, balancing avant-garde structuralism with intimate, character-driven portraiture. Under the sharp lens of photographer Vito Fernicola, the project explores the fluidity of identity through the lens of luxury fashion houses, utilizing a mix of studio strobe and high-key lighting to isolate bold silhouettes against neutral backdrops. Fashion editor and stylist Rae Boxer achieves a compelling visual tension, juxtaposing elaborate, feather-laden headpieces and sculptural couture garments with unexpected props like oversized ice blocks and vibrant tulip arrangements. The result is a series of images that feel both theatrical and meticulously disciplined. The technical execution relies heavily on the nuanced collaboration between hair stylist Kalle Eklund and makeup artist Petros Petrohilos, whose work lends a tactile, cinematic quality to the models. Supported by set designer Olivia Aine’s precise environment creation, the editorial leans into a classic yet experimental aesthetic that demands close inspection of fabric textures and tailoring. By moving fluidly between monochrome minimalism and vibrant, avant-garde maximalism, the team creates a coherent narrative of transformation. Through these editorial portraits, the project succeeds in elevating contemporary fashion photography, offering a refined, conceptual dialogue that feels both timeless and distinctly modern in its commitment to form and silhouette.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion