SSAW Magazine

Apr 2026

In a striking convergence of avant-garde design and domestic stillness, the latest Comme des Garçons special for SSAW Magazine pushes the boundaries of luxury fashion editorial. Photographers Anuschka Blommers and Niels Schumm capture a narrative that balances the structural intensity of the collection against the quietude of residential settings. Through a series of high-contrast black and white portraits, the project leans into an architectural aesthetic, utilizing natural light to carve out the dramatic silhouettes of the garments. With fashion styling by Danielle van Camp, the pieces—ranging from deconstructed layers to sculptural white culottes—are presented as part of a curated, surreal performance within ordinary rooms and gardens. The series utilizes cinematic techniques, including low-key chiaroscuro lighting and crisp 35mm film textures, to elevate mundane interactions like pouring water or relaxing on a sofa into deliberate, artistic gestures. Model Jelle Huizinga anchors these scenes with a stoic, neutral expression, allowing the interplay between the subject and their environment to take center stage. Through the lens of these collaborators, the shoot explores the fluidity between high-concept apparel and everyday life, resulting in a series that reads as both an intimate character study and a bold statement on the versatility of modern, deconstructed fashion. Every frame serves to emphasize the tactile quality of the fabrics and the deliberate geometric precision inherent to the Comme des Garçons design philosophy.

Editorial, Portrait

Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion