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Model wearing a structured embroidered corset top and ruffled skirt walking in a church interior

Model wearing an asymmetrical color-blocked mini dress in burgundy, blue, and gold with pointed heels on a tiled floor.

Model in a white flared dress with blue and red ribbons against a wood interior

Model wearing a ruffled white shirt and cream trousers standing in an interior with dark wood paneling and red walls.

Model wearing a structured Union Jack flag dress standing inside a dark wood-paneled interior

Model standing in a wood-paneled hall wearing an asymmetric Union Jack draped halter gown with a high slit and metallic heels.

Model walking forward in an avant-garde quilted puff mini dress and metallic pointed heels on a patterned church tile floor.

Model wearing a textured gold two-piece crop top and mini skirt with a fringed cream shawl on patterned tile flooring.

Model wearing a black sheer striped cape and dramatic flared trousers against dark wood wall paneling.

Model wearing a black ruffled blouse and flared midi skirt with white pointed-toe shoes inside a wood-paneled interior.

Model walking forward in an asymmetrical black lace mini dress with a long train and dark pointed heels over a tiled floor.

Model in an ivory textured one-shoulder mini dress, pearl necklace, and pointed heels standing on a patterned tiled floor.

Model wearing a structured bright yellow dress and tiara standing inside a dimly lit interior with wooden paneling.

Model wearing a sheer black vertically striped mini dress with layered ribbon embellishments against dark wood interior paneling.

Model standing in an asymmetrical striped button-up shirt and wide-leg blue damask cutout trousers in a wood-paneled hall.

Model wearing a floor-length patchwork dress in burgundy, blue, and cream inside a historic interior with dark wood paneling.

Model wearing a voluminous red tulle high-low gown with floral appliques on a patterned stone floor in a dim interior.

Model wearing a voluminous dark brown sculptural dress with ruffled bodice standing in a wood-paneled interior.

Model with blonde short hair in a textured white mini dress and white ankle strap heels posing in an ornate chapel interior.

Model standing in a patterned trench coat and layered cream dress inside a dark interior space with wood panels.

Hector Maclean HECTOR MACLEAN BASTARD ARISTOCRAT A/W25 2025

About

The Bastard Aristocrat A/W25 collection from Hector Maclean presents a rigorous exploration of structure and heritage. Through a series of editorial portraits, the campaign highlights the designer’s signature focus on complex silhouettes, utilizing sharp architectural tailoring, ruffled volumetrics, and asymmetric construction. The pieces often juxtapose delicate materials like sheer lace and tulle against the hard, graphic edges of geometric panels and deconstructed motifs. Captured by photographer Nick Thompson, the imagery leans into a moody, theatrical aesthetic. The shoot is set within a historic interior characterized by dark wood paneling and ornate geometric tiling, creating a ceremonial atmosphere. Fashion editor Kamran Rajput curates the styling to emphasize the sculptural quality of the garments, utilizing directional, low-key lighting to draw out deep shadows and highlight the varied textile textures. The collection reflects a polished, avant-garde approach to luxury fashion.