Financial Times - HTSI Magazine: New School Rules

Brand

Financial Times - HTSI Magazine

Date

Sep 2026

Description

New School Rules is a fashion editorial series for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, captured by photographer Kingsley Ifill. The project features a collection of monochrome portraits that lean into a raw, cinematic aesthetic, utilizing natural light and film grain to explore tailored menswear across various classic architectural settings. Styling by Tony Irvine emphasizes sculptural draping and formal suiting, grounded by casting from Helena Balladino and Piergiorgio Del Moro. With hair direction by Soichi Inagaki, the imagery maintains a consistent editorial focus on texture and form. The series highlights a documentary-style approach to menswear, framing subjects against London landmarks and traditional stone masonry to create a refined, sober mood.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Jet Black

Pure White

Context

Editorial