Two models in white shirts and black ties standing in an interior space with white doors in black and white.

Model in a green turtleneck sweater standing against a plain neutral wall with a shadowed reflection in the foreground

Black and white portrait of a male and female model wearing patterned shirts and dark blazers against a plain background.

Two models in brown coats facing each other separated by a burning vertical candle

Model in dark leather coat wearing a large red scarf seated on a wooden table against a neutral wall

Model seated wearing a black leather coat and light yellow scarf for HTSI Magazine

Two models wearing tailored suits standing against a two-tone studio backdrop in an editorial portrait.

Model reflected in a mirror wearing a dark blazer and collared shirt under cool blue lighting for Financial Times HTSI Magazine

A man in a black suit seated on a chair with a mirror reflection in a cool blue-toned studio setting.

Two models standing against a grey textured wall wearing matching denim shirts and jeans with arms raised.

Black and white editorial portrait of two models wearing white shirts and dark ties against a doorway.

Two models wearing beige double-breasted trench coats standing in an interior space with a telephone booth backdrop

Financial Times - HTSI Magazine I'll Be Your Mirror 2026

About

I'll Be Your Mirror is a fashion editorial series produced for Financial Times HTSI Magazine. Captured by photographer Arash Khaksari, the project explores symmetry, reflection, and structure through a sequence of studio portraits. The imagery leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic, utilizing monochromatic palettes and low-key chiaroscuro lighting to accentuate the textures of tailored outerwear, leather, and knitwear. Fashion editor and stylist Isabelle Kountoure leads the visual direction, pairing structured silhouettes with expressive layering. The production features set design by Sophear Van Froment, with hair by Laurent Philippon and makeup by Cécile Paravina. Featuring models Sandra Murray and Waldemar Durup, the series was cast by Helena Balladino and Piergiorgio Del Moro, resulting in a cohesive, polished exploration of contemporary tailoring.