Stripping away the layers of red carpet glamour, Adèle Exarchopoulos channels a raw, rebellious energy for her cover (and September issue debut) with Harper’s Bazaar France.
The new guard of French cinema is not content to simply play by the rules. Case in point: Adèle Exarchopoulos on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar France’s September issue, captured by the legendary David Sims. It’s a look that feels less like a meticulously styled shoot and more like a stolen moment of rock-and-roll defiance—a rejection of the overtly polished in favor of something more gritty and real.
The foundation of the look is a pair of classic fishnet tights, a staple of punk and alternative style that immediately sets a mood. Paired with this is what appears to be a distressed or worn-in white t-shirt, possibly a vintage band tee or a similar graphic print, that’s been cropped or tied to reveal her midsection. The simplicity of the pieces allows the texture of the fishnets to become the hero of the lower half, a bold statement without a single hint of pretense.
Her wrists are a canvas of layered silver bracelets, a mix of thin bangles and chunkier cuffs that stack haphazardly. They catch the light and add a sense of lived-in style, as if collected over time. On her fingers, delicate rings add subtle shimmer, while a single, prominent necklace rests on her neck. The absence of heavy makeup or an ornate hairstyle keeps the focus on the raw, natural energy of the look.
