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Model in a black patterned shirt and dark trousers leaning against a wood-paneled wall on a red carpet.

Model Giselle Norman standing against a wood-paneled wall wearing a white collared blouse and long black skirt beside a wooden desk.

Model Skander Gueye wearing a white collared shirt and grey pleated shorts leaning against a brown leather chair before a wood wall.

Model Giselle Norman sitting on a red carpet against a wood-paneled wall wearing a beige ribbed sleeveless knit dress.

Model Giselle Norman leaning against a wood-paneled wall in a tan slip dress with smokey eye makeup under warm side lighting.

Skander Gueye seated in a brown leather chair wearing a crisp white button-down shirt and grey shorts in a warm studio setting.

Model Giselle Norman wearing a plunging black sleeveless top with slicked-back hair against a warm vertical wood paneled backdrop.

Model Giselle Norman lying down wearing a sheer black patterned long-sleeve lace top in warm lighting.

Model Giselle Norman with slicked-back hair and smokey eye makeup wearing a grey sleeveless top against a warm wooden backdrop.

Zalando Nocturne d'Été 2026

About

Zalando presents Nocturne d'Été, a sophisticated fashion campaign that masterfully synthesizes minimalist architecture with the quiet intensity of high-end editorial portraiture. Captured through the lens of photographers Maria Barton and Roberta Pittau, with sharp art direction from Carlos Platard de Quenin, the project channels a mood of late-summer stillness. The visuals rely heavily on soft light and natural light techniques to animate the rich, vertical wood-paneled environments that ground each frame, creating a consistent rhythm across the series. With models Giselle Norman and Skander Gueye anchoring the narrative, the imagery leans into a refined aesthetic defined by wet-look, slicked-back hair and the raw, smudged smokey-eye styling provided by makeup artist Ischrak Nitschke. This combination of textures—from intricate floral lace and crisp white button-downs to structured leather and ribbed knitwear—ensures that the focus remains firmly on the tactile luxury of the garments. The campaign avoids clutter, opting instead for a cinematic, pared-back approach that prioritizes form, tone, and the interplay between light and shadow. Produced by Mireia Torra, the collection represents a thoughtful exploration of contemporary fashion identity, proving that a deliberate, structured composition can capture an evocative atmosphere just as effectively as the most kinetic movement. Ultimately, Nocturne d'Été serves as an exercise in visual restraint, celebrating the intersection of clean lines and emotional resonance in modern luxury fashion.