Portrait of a man wearing a brown corduroy blazer over a collared shirt against a white wall.

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a dark v-neck sweater standing in a doorway

Model seated on a metal stool wearing a yellow sweater, light blue shirt, dark trousers, and brown boots against a neutral background.

Monochrome portrait of a male model seated on a wooden stool wearing a tailored shirt, tie, and trousers against a plain studio wall.

Portrait of a male model wearing a dark brown corduroy jacket with a leather collar against a neutral background.

Model wearing a tan jacket, green shirt, and matching trousers against a plain light wall.

Man wearing a black shirt standing on a set during a photoshoot with crew members holding reflectors

Monochrome portrait of a male model seated on a stool wearing a tailored suit jacket, tie, and trousers against a plain wall.

Portrait of a man with short braided hair wearing a dark high-collar shirt against a pale grey background

A designer bowing at the end of a runway show before an audience of photographers seated along the side.

Monochrome backstage photo of a male model getting makeup applied by a stylist for ssstein S/S 27.

Model wearing dark collared shirt and tie backstage with makeup brushes during ssstein S/S 27

Model wearing a structured brown belted coat over dark layers against a pale seamless studio background

ssstein S/S 27 2026

About

The S/S 27 collection from designer brand ssstein explores minimalist menswear through a series of editorial portraits and documentary-style backstage photography. Photographed by Mark Pillai with styling and fashion editing by Shotaro Yamaguchi, the imagery emphasizes structured silhouettes, earth-toned knitwear, and clean tailoring. The visual narrative relies on natural light and soft, even studio lighting to highlight the fabric textures of corduroy blazers and layered outerwear. Techniques such as analogue film are employed to provide a cinematic quality to the monochrome captures, contrasting with the clinical precision of the clean studio portraiture. The project documents the collection's evolution from the quiet preparation of the runway presentation—led by casting director Rocky Nolan—to the final aesthetic presentation. Key contributions from hair stylist Yuji Okuda and makeup artist Satoko Watanabe maintain a polished, understated look across the portrait series.