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Does a Fashion Brand Need One Way of Seeing?

Fashion houses use photographers to reinforce brand identity. But as creative directors change more frequently, each bringing their own interpretation of an established heritage, does an enduring label require a singular way of seeing?

As fashion houses embrace multiple photographic perspectives, creative direction takes on a more editorial role. There is a difference between a recognisable photographic style and a recognisable house identity. A recognisable identity may have more to do with the perspectives a house brings together than with a single visual style. As brands branch out into zines, photo books, and full-fledged magazines, curation plays an increasingly important role behind the scenes. Fashion houses have spent decades building distinct identities. Through image-makers and consistent creative collaborators, they’ve crafted campaigns that have shaped…

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