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Model on Beach, captured by Serge Balkin for Vogue, conveys strength and grace amid the elemental vastness of sea and sky. The subject’s stance and styling make it an elegant anchor piece for modern coastal or transitional designs.
Serge Balkin was a Russian-born American photographer known for his classically composed, light-infused images in mid-century fashion. His editorial work in the 1940s and ’50s helped define the visual identity of postwar elegance.
For over a century, Condé Nast has been a global force in visual culture and publishing. As the powerhouse behind iconic titles like Vogue, Glamour, and Traveler, it has shaped modern taste through groundbreaking photography, design, and journalism. Its archive serves as a living document of 20th- and 21st-century style, identity, and aspiration—offering a singular lens into the evolving ideals of fashion, luxury, and cultural storytelling.
