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A young man wearing a black double-breasted blazer and wide-leg white trousers poses against an off-white seamless studio backdrop.
Iris Apatow wearing a white top and gold chain necklace against a warm cream studio backdrop for InStyle.
Iris Apatow posing in a white sleeveless button-up collared top against a warm neutral studio backdrop.
Young man with curly red hair wearing a grey knit cardigan button-down over a white shirt against a neutral cream studio backdrop.
Man in a black polo shirt resting his head against his hand against a neutral studio backdrop for InStyle.
Stavros Halkias in a dark double-breasted blazer and wire-rim glasses standing against a warm studio backdrop.
Iris Apatow crouching in a black long-sleeve top, trousers, and pointed high heels against an off-white seamless background.
A young man wearing a black double-breasted blazer and wide-leg white trousers poses against an off-white seamless studio backdrop.
Iris Apatow wearing a white top and gold chain necklace against a warm cream studio backdrop for InStyle.
Iris Apatow posing in a white sleeveless button-up collared top against a warm neutral studio backdrop.

InStyle U.S. The Breakthrough List: 31 Performers ... 2026

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InStyle U.S. presents 'The Breakthrough List,' a portfolio feature spotlighting emerging performers across the entertainment industry. Photographer Celeste Sloman captures the series through a collection of editorial portraits, utilizing a consistent palette of warm, cream-toned seamless backdrops to anchor the subjects. The imagery leans into a minimalist aesthetic, employing soft light to maintain a clean and refined visual focus. With hair styling by Barbara Guillaume and Blake Erik, and makeup by Jo Baker, the portraits highlight the individuals through direct, candid posing. Christine Nelli also contributes to the production, which features actors including Iris Apatow and comedian Stavros Halkias.

Brand

InStyle U.S.

Credits

Celeste Sloman
Photographer
Barbara Guillaume
Hair Stylist
Blake Erik
Hair Stylist
Jo Baker
Makeup Artist
Christine Nelli

Industries

Magazines

Styles

EditorialVerticalClean

Techniques

Soft Light
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