Steven Meisel x Zara Collection: Style Harmony in New York

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Published September 8, 2023

Akbar Shamji sports a modern full-zip hoodie with a beanie and jeans from the Steven Meisel x Zara collection. Pin
Akbar Shamji sports a modern full-zip hoodie with a beanie and jeans from the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

This season, the Steven Meisel New York collection brings a riveting alliance between the legendary photographer and Zara into the limelight. Picture this: a classic studio set where black-and-white portraits capture not just the fabric but the very essence of each garment.

Steven Meisel navigates the lens, reuniting with a brand he’s shaped visually many times to add his personal style to the mix with this collaboration.

Steven Meisel New York Zara Collection

Leon Dame is front and center in oversized tailoring from the Steven Meisel x Zara collection.Pin
Leon Dame is front and center in oversized Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection tailoring. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

Fronting the camera are models Akbar Shamji, Leon Dame, Ash Stymest, Kit Butler, Alberth Johnson, Gendai Funato, Scott Barnhill, and Alton Mason, each infusing the shoot with his unique charisma.

Among the lineup, Akbar, Leon, and Kit are no strangers to Meisel’s vision, having recently starred in a Dolce & Gabbana campaign by him.

Ash Stymest takes the spotlight for the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign. Pin
Ash Stymest takes the spotlight for the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

In striking black and white, each photograph is a canvas where style and confidence meld into a singular mood. Stylist Karl Templer orchestrates the visual harmony of the collection’s pieces, while makeup artist Pat McGrath and hair stylist Guido Palau add the finishing touches to the models.

Kit Butler stars in the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign. Pin
Kit Butler stars in the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

The Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection mirrors Meisel’s style—black jeans, wide-cut trousers, and leather pants blend effortlessly with suit jackets and tailored overcoats. Each item tells a story, yet all are rooted in the personal wardrobe of Meisel.

Clad in black, Alberth Johnson appears in the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign.Pin
Alberth Johnson appears in the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign in black. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

A love letter to New York, the collection is accompanied by 26 portraits that reflect Meisel himself differently. Each face adds another layer to this intricate fashion and personal expression tapestry.

Gendai Funato makes a bold statement for the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign.Pin
Gendai Funato makes a bold statement for the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

The Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection arrives on September 18, 2023, and is available via Zara’s website and selected stores.

Scott Barnhill fronts the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign.Pin
Scott Barnhill fronts the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara
Alton Mason is a stylish standout for the Steven Meisel x Zara collection campaign.Pin
Alton Mason is a stylish standout for the Steven Meisel New York for Zara collection campaign. Photo: Steven Meisel / Zara

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