Numéro France

Oct 2025

L'orée du bois is a monochrome fashion editorial for Numéro France, featuring a series of portraits that explore structured tailoring and atmospheric narrative. Photographed by Thomas Hauser, the project centers on model Leander Klugmann, who appears throughout in a variety of avant-garde and classic silhouettes, ranging from oversized tweed suits and feather coats to more intimate, pared-back studies. The imagery utilizes a consistent painterly backdrop depicting misty woodlands and still water, which creates a theatrical, moody quality. Styling by Samuel Francois emphasizes sharp lines and textural contrasts, while Peggy Kurka’s hair direction contributes to the project’s cohesive, sculptural aesthetic. The editorial relies on soft, diffused lighting and a monochromatic palette to highlight the tactile details of the garments, drawing on an analogue film-inspired sensibility.

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