SZ Magazin Sueddeutsch Magazin

Mar 2026

In this compelling series for SZ Magazin, photographer Francesco Nazardo masterfully captures the avant-garde vision of designer Andreas Kronthaler through a lens of raw, urban storytelling. The editorial project leans into the tension between high-fashion artifice and the gritty reality of municipal transit infrastructure and industrial backdrops. By utilizing live-action technique and natural light to frame these subjects, the team creates a visual narrative that feels both performative and grounded. The styling, helmed by fashion editor Sabina Schreder, plays with gender-fluid aesthetics and dramatic proportions—most notably seen in the choice of towering platform heels paired with structured bomber jackets and sharp tailoring. Whether the subject is perched atop a rusted cargo van or striking a sculptural pose against the muted green tiles of an underground station, the imagery exudes a sense of controlled defiance. This portraiture-heavy series transcends standard fashion cataloging, instead offering a dialogue about the interplay between luxurious, textured garments and the cold, linear geometry of a city in motion. Through careful composition and a deliberate focus on posture, the project elevates the ephemeral nature of a fashion shoot into a permanent study of movement, silhouette, and the bold, uncompromising character of modern luxury fashion houses in a contemporary editorial context.

Editorial, Vertical, Vertical

Natural light, Natural light

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion, Fashion