Model with voluminous curly hair in a tiger-print faux fur coat holding a stuffed cheetah against a neutral grey background

Model in a hat and tall boots holding large tongs over ice for Harper's Bazaar U.S.

Model wearing a voluminous floral gown and black sculptural headpiece seated on a pink striped settee in a studio.

Model holding a large bouquet of yellow tulips wearing a white jacket against a seamless white background

Model wearing a large sculptural turban and textured voluminous pants kicking forward in a monochrome fashion portrait.

Model in black textured sculptural high-collar sweater and matching cap against a plain white background

Model in architectural hat wearing a structured gown and dark cape against a white seamless background for Harper's Bazaar U.S.

Model wearing a dark feather coat and elaborate feathered headpiece against a neutral grey studio background

Model in red outfit holding out voluminous trousers, wearing a pillbox hat against a grey seamless background

Model wearing layered necklaces and a ruffled white jacket seated on a pink striped sofa for Harper's Bazaar U.S.

Model with tattooed arms wearing a patterned suit seated on an ornate sofa for Harpers Bazaar US

Model wearing a black cowboy hat, dark trench coat, and patterned shirt against a plain white studio background.

Harper's Bazaar U.S. Role Play 2026

About

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.