Model wearing a structured green top and draped skirt standing against an industrial exposed brick wall.

Model standing against a weathered brick wall wearing a loose camel draped garment and boots for the Hector Maclean lookbook.

Model wearing a textured knit cream dress with matching headpiece and fringed skirt standing before an exposed brick wall.

Model wearing a yellow strapless gown and elaborate sculptural headpiece standing against a brick wall.

Model wearing a white lace dress standing against an exposed brick wall interior.

Model wearing an olive green one-shoulder ruffled dress and black combat boots standing against an exposed brick wall.

Model standing against a weathered brick wall wearing a white blouse with flared sleeves and white trousers

Model wearing a dark red utility jumpsuit and black boots standing against an exposed brick wall background.

Model standing in a one-shoulder patterned dress with a long train against an exposed brick wall and industrial pipes.

Model wearing a layered cream ruffle dress and red platform shoes standing against an industrial brick wall.

Model wearing a white lace dress and red thigh-high boots standing before a weathered brick wall

Model in olive green ruffled strapless gown and black over-the-knee boots standing before an exposed brick wall.

Model wearing a glossy crimson ruffled coat and white tights standing against an industrial brick wall background.

Model wearing a dark green trouser suit and tall sculptural hat standing against a rustic brick wall.

Model wearing a grey military-style jacket with braided gold details and matching trousers against an exposed brick wall.

Model in white halter dress and tall white boots posing against an exposed brick wall interior.

Model in textured teal cropped jacket and asymmetric green skirt standing against an exposed brick wall

Model wearing a white ruffled dress and dark shoes standing before an exposed brick wall

Model standing against an exposed brick wall wearing a one-shoulder green velvet dress with a long train and red tights.

Model wearing a large white feather headdress and striped gown against a dark brick wall

Hector Maclean ESCAPE A/W 25 Lookbook 2026

About

The ESCAPE A/W 25 lookbook for designer fashion label Hector Maclean serves as a masterclass in the tension between raw industrialism and ethereal sartorial structure. Captured by photographer Nick Thompson, the collection leans into a moody, avant-garde aesthetic that places intricate, voluminous silhouettes against the unforgiving grit of weathered, exposed red brick walls and utilitarian conduits. The project masterfully juxtaposes the softness of delicate lace, sheer tulle, and complex cable-knit textures against the stark, cool-toned precision of architectural tailoring. With creative vision sharpened by fashion editor and stylist Victoria Young, the editorial utilizes a high-contrast lighting scheme that channels a cinematic, low-key chiaroscuro effect, effectively elevating the clothing into sculptural artifacts. Throughout the series, the interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the varied materialities of the garments—from high-gloss vinyl and tactical harnesses to cascading ruffles and metallic embroidery. By pairing these opulent, fluid forms with striking footwear and structural headpieces, the imagery evokes a sense of refined dissonance. With hair by Tommy Taylor and makeup by Emma Miles, the models—including Achan Biong, Ashley Smith, and Lily Nova—inhabit these gritty environments with a quiet, grounded intensity. The resulting lookbook is a compelling exploration of high-fashion minimalism, where the deliberate rawness of the setting provides the perfect foil for the brand's sophisticated, experimental approach to autumn-winter layering.