Love in the Hay at Harper’s Bazaar Spain
Harper’s Bazaar Spain’s July 2015 issue brought romance, fashion, and a hint of rustic mischief together in one unforgettable shoot. Photographed by Thomas Whiteside, the editorial paired Blanca Padilla and Jose Maria Manzanares as an equestrian-inspired couple navigating barnyard glamour with undeniable chemistry. Horses, haystacks, and high-fashion moments collided to create imagery that felt both playful and cinematic.
Romance in the Barn
Padilla and Manzanares were the perfect pairing. Blanca’s elegance met Jose Maria’s quiet intensity, creating a natural, love-filled tension in every frame. Whether sharing a look across a hay bale or riding alongside one another, the models exuded a palpable intimacy that elevated the styling. This was not just fashion in a rural setting, it was fashion telling a story.
High Fashion Meets Rustic Charm
Thomas Whiteside’s lens captured the duality of the concept brilliantly. The barnyard setting—the textured hay, the warm wood tones, the presence of elegant horses—was romantic without being saccharine. Fashion, curated by Beatriz Moreno de la Cova, injected moments of glamour into the countryside. Structured jackets, flowing gowns, and luxe accessories contrasted with rugged textures, turning hay and horses into a catwalk.
Hair by Karim Belghiran and make-up by Jordi Fontanales emphasized natural beauty with a touch of polish. Tousled waves and sun-kissed skin allowed the models to feel effortless while still impeccably styled. The styling reinforced the fantasy: high fashion that feels at home in the great outdoors.
Why It Stands Out
The editorial worked because it married narrative and aesthetics seamlessly. It was playful, romantic, and strikingly visual, proving that rural settings can host couture drama without ever feeling cliché. It celebrated the chemistry between two people, the tactile beauty of natural elements, and the transformative power of fashion.
The overall mood: equestrian elegance with a love story threaded through every shot, bold, cinematic, and irresistible.
Credits
Photographer: Thomas Whiteside
Fashion Editor: Beatriz Moreno de la Cova
Hair: Karim Belghiran
Make-up: Jordi Fontanales
Models: Blanca Padilla, Jose Maria Manzanares
Publication: Harper’s Bazaar Spain
Issue: July 2015
Category: Fashion Editorial
Magasine: Harper’s Bazaar Spain July 2015
Model: Blanca Padilla, Jose Maria Manzanares
Photographer: Thomas Whiteside
Fashion Editor: Beatriz Moreno de la Cova
Hair: Karim Belghiran
Make-up: Jordi Fontanales
