Manifesto Magazine

Aug 2026

In The Frame: Form and Force for Manifesto Magazine serves as a masterclass in the intersection of high fashion and structural integrity, where the garment becomes an architectural extension of the wearer. Captured through the lens of photographer Mikey Asanin, the project leans into a refined, monochromatic aesthetic that prioritizes silhouettes over color, allowing the intricate draping of the featured gowns to take center stage. The execution channels a sense of editorial minimalism, relying on the interplay of soft light and the deliberate geometry of the fabric to define the visual narrative. Fashion editor and stylist Kyle Sakunruchira curates a look that emphasizes a classic, elegant editorial sensibility, expertly complemented by the clean lines crafted by hair stylist Shin Arima and the sharp, defined makeup application from Lindsay Kastuk. With model Amelie Sante at the helm, the imagery avoids artifice, choosing instead to focus on the raw, tactile quality of the materials. By utilizing analogue film techniques, the series achieves a timeless grain and depth that feels both nostalgic and contemporary, grounding the high-fashion concept in a textured, human reality. This collaboration effectively bridges the gap between commercial fashion imagery and artistic expression, proving that the most compelling fashion storytelling often arises from the simplest, most intentional framing.

Editorial, Artistic, Monochrome

Analogue / film, Soft Light

Designer Fashion, Fashion