Black and white portrait of a person wearing an upturned striped collar, black bow tie, and tailored dark coat.

Model in dark coat with tied grey knit sweater wearing tall black boots against grey background

Monochrome fashion portrait of a model wearing a high collar coat and fingerless gloves for In Bloom by U Repubblica

Monochrome portrait of a person wearing a striped collared shirt, bow tie, and dark jacket against a plain background

Model seated on a green park bench wearing an oversized fur-trimmed coat, light blue jacket, and black shorts.

A young male model wearing a beige blazer, patterned scarf, and flat cap looking up against an outdoor park background.

A person with dark hair wearing a long dark coat with a fur collar seated on a stone fountain edge outdoors.

Model in black blazer and beige coat tied at the waist leaning against a stone planter in a garden setting

Portrait of a man in a black jacket and white necktie against a plain grey background

Model lying in tall grass wearing a black cap, dark gloves, and a striped shirt for the In Bloom project.

Model wearing a flat cap, oversized gold coat, black vest, pleated shorts, and tall boots standing on a lawn.

Model in dark leather coat and white shirt reclining near a stone fountain and white flowers

Monochrome portrait of a young male model wearing an oversized leather jacket, plaid blazer, and striped shirt with a bow tie.

Model wearing a flat cap, oversized brown coat, striped shirt, and waistcoat standing outdoors in front of a building.

U Repubblica In Bloom 2025

About

In Bloom is an expansive fashion editorial project for U Repubblica that explores the interplay of structured tailoring and layered textiles. The series juxtaposes clean, monochromatic studio portraiture with warm, naturalistic photography set against park greenery and classical architecture. Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch and stylist Robbie Spencer anchor the aesthetic, focusing on intricate garment layering—combining pinstriped shirting, oversized trench coats, and dark leather with unexpected accessories like bow ties and flat caps. The execution shifts between high-contrast chiaroscuro lighting in the studio and soft, dappled natural light in the garden setting, emphasizing the sculptural quality of the wardrobe across every frame.