Let there be light with our Spring issue’s radiant fashion shoot

PHOTOS Mazen Abusrour | 1 Sep 2021

From striking colour combinations to shiny new accessories, spring fashion heralds a newfound levity and sense of intimate luxury. To mark the occasion, Denizen’s Towards the Light editorial was exclusively shot on film at The Flying Saucer— Sharjah Art Foundation in the United Arab Emirates to let these looks really shine.

Photographer: Mazen Abusrour
Videographer: Augusta Quaynor
Stylist: Laura Jane Brown
Makeup & Hair: Ania Poniatowska
Talent: Anastasiia Koval and Talal Kahl from Signature Element

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ANASTASIIA WEARS Loro Piana jacket, trousers, and heels.

Anastasiia wears Prada gloves and coat.

Anastasiia wears Prada gloves, coat, and boots.

ANASTASIIA WEARS JW Anderson dress, By Far boots, Missoma earrings and ring.

ANASTASIIA WEARS JW Anderson dress, Missoma earrings and ring.

TALAL WEARS Prada jacket, trousers, bodysuit, and shoes

ANASTASIIA WEARS Tiffany & Co. earrings, bracelets, and rings, Dion Lee dress.

TALAL WEARS Balenciaga bag, and jumper.

TALAL WEARS Dior Men shirt, and trousers.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Christian Dior jacket, and boots.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Christian Dior jacket, trousers, and boots.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Gucci bonnet, cardigan, and skirt.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Gucci bonnet, cardigan, and skirt.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Chanel necklace, and jumpsuit.

TALAL WEARS Dior Men jacket, shirt, and trousers.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Tiffany & Co. earrings, and rings, Loro Piana coat, jumper, trousers,
and loafers, Christian Dior hat.

ANASTASIIA WEARS Tiffany & Co. earrings, and rings, Loro Piana coat, jumper, trousers,
and loafers, Christian Dior hat.

Image credit: Videographer: Augusta Quaynor. Stylist: Laura Jane Brown. Makeup & Hair: Ania Poniatowska. Talent: Anastasiia Koval and Talal Kahl from Signature Element.

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