Model wearing a cinched belted blazer, rolled trousers, and boots standing on a cobblestone path in black and white.

Close-up portrait of a model with heavy dark eye makeup wearing a graphic turtleneck top against a plain studio background.

Black and white portrait of a model wearing a high-collar structured jacket with horizontal button straps against a seamless backdrop.

Model with dark smokey eye makeup wearing a sleeveless rose-printed button-front dress against a pale seamless background.

Black and white portrait of a shirtless male model wearing mesh visor eyewear and dark trousers leaning against carved stone ruins.

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing a patterned floral shirt with a small flower tucked behind his ear against a plain backdrop.

Low-angle monochrome photograph of a classical stone building facade and pediment with the inscription BEWAREN.

Black and white portrait of a model in a leather bandeau top and belted sheer skirt leaning against a textured stone wall.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a woman wearing a voluminous black feathered collar and dark bodysuit against a distressed stone wall.

Monochrome studio portrait of a model with short cropped hair wearing a graphic trompe l'oeil corset print dress.

Black and white fashion portrait of a male model in a black sleeveless top and buckled corset belt standing against an aged stone wall.

Model wearing a belted plaid tailored jacket with black leather gloves outdoors in a black and white portrait.

Monochrome fashion photograph of a model in a black bandeau top, sheer wrap skirt, and leather boots leaning on a textured stone wall.

Wallpaper China THE ANTWERP SIX 2026

About

Wallpaper China dives deep into the intellectual rigor and avant-garde legacy of The Antwerp Six in this striking fashion editorial. By stripping away the noise of modern excess, the project channels a raw, cinematic intensity that pays homage to the legendary Belgian collective while asserting a contemporary relevance. Under the creative direction of Dou Qianlin Latrubesse and captured through the lens of photographer Sarah Piantadosi, the series leans into a high-contrast monochrome aesthetic that feels both timeless and urgent. The deliberate use of analogue 35mm film techniques creates a tactile, archival quality, allowing the intricate textures of the garments—ranging from voluminous feathers to structured leather corsets and delicate sheer prints—to emerge against rugged, weathered stone backgrounds. With editorial styling by Jérémie Chegrane Bacqué, the visuals avoid cliché to explore a moody, contemplative space where minimalist framing meets intricate tailoring. The models, including Arvid Kaldo and Sasha Krivko, embody a neutral, direct presence, their expressions grounded by the expert hair styling of Sanne Schoofs and makeup application by Florence Teerlinck. This project succeeds as a masterclass in fashion photography, where the interplay of natural light and chiaroscuro lighting highlights not just the clothing, but the architecture of the human form itself. It stands as a refined, moody exploration of luxury fashion that feels entirely consistent with the radical, rule-breaking spirit of its subjects.