In his film for Yves Saint Laurent’s summer 2011 Eyewear Collection, French photographer Karim Sadli uses light and shade to monumental effect. Shot in black and white, models Othilia Simon and Clément Chabernaud are cast as alabaster sculptures, as mercurial light segues over them. Simple, strong and sleek – the glasses, like the film, evoke a beauty that’s as classic as it comes.

Watch it here: ysl.com

Tags: Clément Chabernaud, Karim Sadli, Othilia Simon, YSL, YSL Eyewear Collection