Many of Them Magazine
RABANNE special
Jul 2026
In the RABANNE special for Many of Them Magazine, photographers Anuschka Blommers and Niels Schumm orchestrate a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, transposing high-end designer fashion into the sequestered silence of a darkened cinema. The editorial campaign leans heavily into a cinematic, moody aesthetic, utilizing stark low-key lighting and chiaroscuro techniques to carve figures out of the surrounding velvet darkness. By placing subjects in the plush, crimson depths of an empty theater, the imagery evokes a sense of narrative-driven tension, turning the simple act of sitting into a high-stakes performance. The collection highlights architectural silhouettes and metallic textures against a backdrop of deep, unforgiving shadows. With precise hair styling by Hester Wernert-Rijn and meticulous makeup by Kathinka Gernant, the models—including Constanze Van Rosmalen and Vera Vollebregt—embody an impassive, almost voyeuristic cool. Through the strategic use of hard light, the photographers manage to isolate their subjects, creating an intimate, art-house intensity that defines the modern fashion editorial. This project is a striking exercise in minimalist composition where the interplay between artificial illumination and profound shadow dictates the mood. The resulting visuals feel less like a traditional lookbook and more like a captured frame from a cryptic film, solidifying the collaboration as a defining moment in contemporary editorial photography for the luxury sector.
Editorial, Cinematic, Moody
Low-key / chiaroscuro, Hard Light
Magazines, Media & Entertainment, Designer Fashion, Fashion
