Photographer Willy Vanderperre and ELLE fashion special projects editor Paul Sinclaire have a longtime creative bond that is something special to behold. The way they work together is incredibly nuanced—and evident in the shapes, theatrical flair, and fashion-insider viewpoint they bring to their latest collaboration, a portfolio of the defining looks of spring with a cast that includes our latest cover star Binx Walton. Who better to take on a supremely maximalist season, where designers jockeyed to create the ultimate statement piece? Here, see Matthieu Blazy's spin on the classic Chanel tweed suit, Jonathan Anderson's unexpected revival of the bicorne hat at Dior, and Anthony Vaccarello's outsized take on the bow blouse at Saint Laurent. The two also embraced rising talents like Lorena Pipenco, sculptor-turned-designer Daniel del Valle of Thevxlley, and Stephanie D'heygere, whose whimsical bow earrings Sinclaire discovered and knew he had to include in this shoot. —Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief |
