Purple Magazine
Paris faces and names by Kira Bunse
Feb 2026
Captured through the evocative lens of photographer Kira Bunse, this editorial series for Purple Magazine serves as a masterclass in the intersection of high-concept fashion and intimate portraiture. Set within a minimalist studio environment, the collection strips away the clutter of modern excess to focus on the raw, sculptural interplay between form, light, and fabric. Fashion editor and stylist Dimitri Riviere curates a striking visual narrative that leans into monochromatic tension, expertly utilizing low-key chiaroscuro lighting to elevate the tactile surfaces of velvet, lace, and reflective synthetics. The project functions as a study of personality and adornment, featuring an ensemble cast that highlights the bold creative choices of designers like Michele Lamy and Tyrone Dylan Susman. By integrating medium format photography alongside the deliberate, grainy textures of analogue film, Bunse imbues each frame with a sense of timeless weight and artistic gravity. The composition is further enhanced by Ryo Narushima’s meticulous hair styling and Lauren Bos’s nuanced approach to makeup, which together ensure that the subjects' direct, unwavering gaze remains the central anchor of the series. This body of work perfectly exemplifies the editorial minimalism that defines contemporary fashion, transforming simple studio portraits into powerful statements on identity and craft that resonate well beyond the pages of a standard industry publication.
Editorial, Vertical
Natural light, Low-key / chiaroscuro
Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion
