Photographing teens in love in Komono eyewear

Our spring 2020 The Death of the 2010s issue saw the beginning of a new decade – and a new era for Dazed. Covered by the ultimate pop star for our era, Selena Gomez, the issue explored the push and pull of nostalgia and futurism, from the new New York underground to influencer culture, questioning what it is we’re carrying on from the 2010s, and that we’re leaving behind.

This fashion story, shot by photographer Francesco Nazardo – known for his sun-drenched, energetic images – and styled by Dazed’s new deputy fashion editor Chloe Grace Press, evokes a summer-infused, nostalgic mood. Founded in Belgium in 2009 by Raf Maes and Anton Janssens, Komono eyewear fits the mood perfectly - with a sleek, minimalistic design and nostalgic feel, their sunglasses evoke memories of perfect summer holidays and teenage romance. 

Explore the shoot in the gallery above or, if you haven't got your copy already, buy the magazine below.

Hair Ryuta Saiga at Julian Watson Agency using L’Oreal Paris Elnett, make-up Kristina Ralph Andrews at D+V using Chanel Desert Dream and Chanel Le Lift, set design Afra Zamara, models Amber at Tess, Isobel, Sam at Kyra Sophie, La’shan at Supa, Miriam, Jimmy at X Direct, Olive Parker and Nassia Matsa at T Agency, photography assistants Guillaume Mercier, Paola Ristoldo, styling assistants Andra Buhai, Guy Miller, Olivia Waugh, hair assistant Yosuke Kimura, make-up assistant Eoin Whelan, set design assistant Bianca Trombi, production artProduction, post-production Officinaotto, casting Sarah Benjamin
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