Purple Magazine

Feb 2026

In a striking collaboration for Purple Magazine, photographer Olivier Zahm explores the tension between antiquity and contemporary edge in the Clash de Cartier editorial project. This fashion editorial campaign masterfully leans into a dialogue between the organic, living form and the rigid, timeless nature of classical sculpture. Model Anne Floor Wetemans anchors the narrative, appearing alongside weathered marble torsos and stark, minimalist studio sets that emphasize texture and form. The styling, curated by Fashion Editor Morgane Camille, utilizes high-contrast palettes of crisp white and deep black, punctuated by the vibrant red nail polish and intricate metallic jewelry that defines the Cartier collection. Through a lens of editorial minimalism, the project employs soft, directional lighting to highlight the intricate interplay between leather textures, sheer fabrics, and the matte surfaces of stone. The work is bolstered by the precise creative execution of hair stylist Nicolas Philippon and makeup artist Thierry Do Nascimento, who integrate dramatic smoky eyes and sleek, pulled-back hairstyles to maintain a clean, cinematic aesthetic throughout. By juxtaposing modern fashion silhouettes with antique-style artifacts, the imagery achieves a surreal, highly graphical quality that feels both avant-garde and classically grounded. This project serves as a compelling exploration of luxury accessories as art objects, successfully elevating the commercial showcase into an evocative, artistic exploration of form, light, and materiality.

Editorial, Commercial

Soft Light, Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion