PHOTO ESSAY: MARIE-THÉRÈSE HAUSTEIN, STYLIST, PARIS

For Marie Therese, styling begins with character and feeling, a narrative expressed through what someone wears. She approaches each look intuitively, imagining mood and inner life, allowing references to surface subtly rather than literally. Her own wardrobe follows the same instinct. Timeless pieces worn and reworn, a well-cut suit, a slip dress, lived-in denim, chosen for how they feel as much as how they fall. For this shoot in her friend Pauline Esparon’s studio, she pared everything back. The collection sits naturally within the space, textures and silhouettes unfolding across the day, in conversation with Pauline’s considered world.

PHOTO ESSAY: MARIE-THÉRÈSE HAUSTEIN, STYLIST, PARIS

For Marie Therese, styling begins with character and feeling, a narrative expressed through what someone wears. She approaches each look intuitively, imagining mood and inner life, allowing references to surface subtly rather than literally. Her own wardrobe follows the same instinct. Timeless pieces worn and reworn, a well-cut suit, a slip dress, lived-in denim, chosen for how they feel as much as how they fall. For this shoot in her friend Pauline Esparon’s studio, she pared everything back. The collection sits naturally within the space, textures and silhouettes unfolding across the day, in conversation with Pauline’s considered world.

HOW DOES STYLING FOR A SHOOT DIFFER FROM STYLING FOR YOURSELF? 

When I style someone I always try to create a character. I am wondering how is this person feeling, what he/she is reading at the moment and what their mood is. I’ll mostly think of characters from movies or sometimes it also happens that different characters are melting together. I like the looks to be as authentic as possible to this persona. There is a lot of intuition involved in the process. While styling myself it is kind of a similar process. I am thinking where would I wear this to or is that reflecting a part of myself? For me styling myself is almost more intimidating.

HOW DOES STYLING FOR A SHOOT DIFFER FROM STYLING FOR YOURSELF?

When I style someone I always try to create a character. I am wondering how is this person feeling, what he/she is reading at the moment and what their mood is. I’ll mostly think of characters from movies or sometimes it also happens that different characters are melting together. I like the looks to be as authentic as possible to this persona. There is a lot of intuition involved in the process. While styling myself it is kind of a similar process. I am thinking where would I wear this to or is that reflecting a part of myself? For me styling myself is almost more intimidating.

HOW DOES STYLING FOR A SHOOT DIFFER FROM STYLING FOR YOURSELF?

When I style someone I always try to create a character. I am wondering how is this person feeling, what he/she is reading at the moment and what their mood is. I’ll mostly think of characters from movies or sometimes it also happens that different characters are melting together. I like the looks to be as authentic as possible to this persona. There is a lot of intuition involved in the process. While styling myself it is kind of a similar process. I am thinking where would I wear this to or is that reflecting a part of myself? For me styling myself is almost more intimidating.

Which pieces of clothing form the foundation of your personal wardrobe?

Although I am originally from Berlin my personal style was never sporty or streetstyle orientated. I am looking for a timeless look and trying to find the essence in a piece. When I love something I wear it for years - a good suit, a slip dress, a pair of loafers and favorite jeans. The 90s are an era I always go back to. One thing I pay a lot of attention to is not squeezing my body in any areas, I don’t like anything super tight. Again, it's about how it feels.

Which pieces of clothing form the foundation of your personal wardrobe?

Although I am originally from Berlin my personal style was never sporty or streetstyle orientated. I am looking for a timeless look and trying to find the essence in a piece. When I love something I wear it for years - a good suit, a slip dress, a pair of loafers and favorite jeans. The 90s are an era I always go back to. One thing I pay a lot of attention to is not squeezing my body in any areas, I don’t like anything super tight. Again, it's about how it feels.

HOW DID YOU APPROACH STYLING THIS COLLECTION ON YOURSELF?

Whereas the campaign styling was more about finding little layers to play with and to show how the looks can get dimensions through juxtapositioning the pieces, I approached it more simple on myself. I wanted the pieces to feel natural and nonchalant in Pauline’s environment. As if we would tell a story throughout a day in her space.

You’re shooting in your friend Pauline Esparon’s studio - how would you describe her creative practice, and what made her space feel right for the shoot?

Pauline has a really unique approach to me. She creates such a beautiful language with her pieces that feel so organic and sharp at the same time. Her space reflects her to every extent. I can see her voice in every piece of furniture or book or little object she has. To us the space was the perfect fusion with Lee’s collection.

HOW DOES STYLING FOR A SHOOT DIFFER FROM STYLING FOR YOURSELF?

When I style someone I always try to create a character. I am wondering how is this person feeling, what he/she is reading at the moment and what their mood is. I’ll mostly think of characters from movies or sometimes it also happens that different characters are melting together. I like the looks to be as authentic as possible to this persona. There is a lot of intuition involved in the process. While styling myself it is kind of a similar process. I am thinking where would I wear this to or is that reflecting a part of myself? For me styling myself is almost more intimidating.

Which pieces of clothing form the foundation of your personal wardrobe?

Although I am originally from Berlin my personal style was never sporty or streetstyle orientated. I am looking for a timeless look and trying to find the essence in a piece. When I love something I wear it for years - a good suit, a slip dress, a pair of loafers and favorite jeans. The 90s are an era I always go back to. One thing I pay a lot of attention to is not squeezing my body in any areas, I don’t like anything super tight. Again, it's about how it feels.

Which pieces of clothing form the foundation of your personal wardrobe?

Although I am originally from Berlin my personal style was never sporty or streetstyle orientated. I am looking for a timeless look and trying to find the essence in a piece. When I love something I wear it for years - a good suit, a slip dress, a pair of loafers and favorite jeans. The 90s are an era I always go back to. One thing I pay a lot of attention to is not squeezing my body in any areas, I don’t like anything super tight. Again, it's about how it feels.

HOW DID YOU APPROACH STYLING THIS COLLECTION ON YOURSELF?

Whereas the campaign styling was more about finding little layers to play with and to show how the looks can get dimensions through juxtapositioning the pieces, I approached it more simple on myself. I wanted the pieces to feel natural and nonchalant in Pauline’s environment. As if we would tell a story throughout a day in her space.

You’re shooting in your friend Pauline Esparon’s studio - how would you describe her creative practice, and what made her space feel right for the shoot?

Pauline has a really unique approach to me. She creates such a beautiful language with her pieces that feel so organic and sharp at the same time. Her space reflects her to every extent. I can see her voice in every piece of furniture or book or little object she has. To us the space was the perfect fusion with Lee’s collection.