Full-length portrait of a male model leaning against a distressed blue wall wearing a beige blazer and dark trousers.

Monochrome editorial image of a male model outdoors in front of a grand hotel and railway tracks.

Black and white portrait of a man seated on a bed in a hotel room wearing a striped shirt and trousers.

Close-up monochrome portrait of a man with stubble wearing a light-coloured collared shirt against a plain background

Man in striped polo shirt leaning on a balcony looking out toward the sea, photographed in black and white.

Man wearing a dark jacket over a striped t-shirt and trousers leaning against a white wall in an interior room.

A man in a white shirt and dark trousers sitting at a wooden desk writing in a notebook in a bright room.

Man wearing a dark sweater and jeans leaning against a white wall outdoors in a monochrome editorial portrait.

Man in a tan suit walking up stone stairs carrying a brown leather bag in front of a curved hotel building.

Man wearing cream-colored long-sleeve shirt and trousers standing inside a room with large grid windows and tiled floor.

Black and white portrait of a man standing on a balcony holding a book with the sea in the background.

Portrait of a man resting his head on his hands, wearing a collared shirt and a dark wrist watch against a plain background

Man wearing dark sweater and brown trousers leaning against a white architectural pillar on a balcony with a clear sky background.

Man wearing eyeglasses and a striped button-down shirt seated in a leather armchair in a room.

Man in light blue knit sweater and dark brown trousers leaning on a balcony railing overlooking the ocean

Le Figaro Escapade 2026

About

For their Escapade project, Le Figaro delivers a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, capturing the essence of a wandering soul through a lens of timeless sophistication. This editorial campaign, brought to life through the collaborative vision of photographer Zeb Daemen and fashion editor Loyc Falque, transcends traditional fashion photography to explore a narrative of travel, leisure, and quiet contemplation. By anchoring the series in a distinctively architectural landscape—where minimalist white walls and weathered textures serve as the backdrop for journey—the project leans into a narrative of departure and arrival. The visual execution relies heavily on the evocative power of analogue film and cinematic composition, using natural light to carve out the subject's features and emphasize the tactile quality of the structured, tailored garments. With Arnaud de Beer as the central talent, the images channel a sense of pensive introspection, blending high-end fashion with the candid energy of a traveler in transit. Supported by the precise hair styling of Benedicte Cazau-Beyret and casting by Timoer Nulens, the series maintains a cohesive, monochromatic aesthetic that feels both classical and contemporary. Each portrait functions as a deliberate vignette, where the interplay of light, shadow, and geometric design creates a cinematic stillness, ultimately defining Escapade as a thoughtful study of modern wanderlust and elevated editorial minimalism.