No, your calendar app wasn't the target of a cyber-attack. No, you haven't fallen for a PSYOP. And no matter what Reddit says, the simulation is not stuck in a time loop. The fact is: it's still January. We put our fact checkers on the case, and they've confirmed it, even if they were a bit bleary-eyed when they did. But now that we've jostled you out of the denial stage, let's skip to the stage Elisabeth Kübler-Ross didn't tell you about: shopping. A peek at the year's spring collections will provide you with the warming glow of possibility—which just happens to be the theme of our February 2025 issue—until we spring forward into sunnier days.

To help out, we brought together a cast of creatives whose work is as intrepid as their style. Bona fide scream queen Sophie Thatcher, star of Yellowjackets and this month's Companion, wearing Burberry. Mark Eydelshteyn, who charmed Hollywood with his breakout performance as a manic pixie dream oligarch in Anora, wearing Loewe. Tommy Dorfman, who's on stage in Broadway's Romeo + Juliette for eight performances a week and somehow still found time to complete her first memoir, wearing Balenciaga. Boyd Holbrook, whose independent spirit as an actor (and former model) helped prepare him to play Johnny Cash in A Complete Unknown, wearing the Row. Rapper JT, who reintroduced herself to the music industry on her own terms with her 2024 mixtape City Cinderella, wearing Nensi Dojak. Kareem Rahma, whose online video series Subway Takes has become the best part of every New Yorker's commute, wearing Willy Chavarria. And not to mention some of fashion's biggest models and most promising new faces, all in the season's best designers. Will spring come early just because you're dressed for it? We can't promise anything. But, hey, in the right outfit, anything is possible.

preview for Hope, Inspiration, and the Power of Connection | The Possibility Issue | Harper’s BAZAAR
fashion model showcasing oversized trousers with a plaid liningread the story
Angelo Pennetta
On actor Mark Eydelshteyn: Draped trousers and oxfords, Loewe.
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Angelo Pennetta
On actress and filmmaker Tommy Dorfman: Dress and pantashoes, Balenciaga. Bubble studs, Jade Ruzzo.
“It’s one thing to DREAM of or HOPE for something, but to actually be in the PRACTICE of it is still quite SURPRISING. It SHOCKS me every day.”

Tommy Dorfman

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Angelo Pennetta
On actress Sophie Thatcher: Parka and dress, Burberry.
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On model Paloma Elsesser: Dress, the Row. Cortez sneakers, Nike.
“I try and LIVE my life with open EARS, open EYES, and an open SPIRIT… I think everything can be INSPIRATIONAL if you just look AROUND.”

Paloma Elsesser

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On comedian and musician Kareem Rahma: Shirt and tie, Willy Chavarria. Santos de Cartier watch, Cartier. Bracelets and earrings, his own.
“I would like to EXIST on a plane of VIBES. … If you’re just vibing all the time at the same WAVELENGTH, life is GOOD.”

Kareem Rahma

fashion model wearing a sleeveless top and oversized blazer with wideleg pants
Angelo Pennetta
On model Jessica Miller: Jacket, top, trousers, and slip-ons, Phoebe Philo. 
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Felice Nova Noordhoff: Cropped top, spiral skirt, and one-piece earrings-necklace, Alaïa.
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On dancer and model Vinson Fraley: Knitwear polo and shorts, Gucci. Juste un Clou necklace, Cartier. All other jewelry, his own.
“I am often just trying to FIND my SPIRITUAL center or CONNECT to the parts of MYSELF that are more HUMAN and just trying to find as much FREEDOM in the BODY as I can.”

Vinson Fraley

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Angelo Pennetta
On model Paloma Elsesser: Dress and slip shoes, Junya Watanabe.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Jessica Miller: Dress and shoes, Loewe.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Tenzin Gomez Che-Miyahira: Jacket, shirt, and pants, Comme des Garçons Homme Plus. Earrings, his own.
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On actor Mark Eydelshteyn: coat, green coat, pants, and shoes, Prada.
“POSSIBILITY is about having a REASON to TRY … and not be afraid of MISTAKES.”

Mark Eydelshteyn

model in vibrant pink dress with flowing fabric and strappy heels
Angelo Pennetta
On model Mona Tougaard: Jumpsuit and mules, Chloé.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Jessica Miller: Bodysuit, Max Mara. Pumps, Aquazzura.
“NATURE is MAGICAL. It’s the most MYSTERIOUS thing on the PLANET. I’m constantly CURIOUS about how it’s FUNCTIONING and WORKING.”

Jessica Miller

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Angelo Pennetta
On model Ugbad: Dress, Moschino. Bodysuit, Falke. Scarf, Charvet. Earrings, Tom Ford. Cuff (bottom right), Celine by Hedi Slimane. All other bracelets, Alexis Bittar. Gloves, Carolina Amato.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Sam Davis (left): Coat, top, skirt, and shoes, Prada. Earrings, Cartier. On model Freya Nutter (center): Knit, top, skirt, and shoes, Prada. Earrings, Cartier. On model Mahi Kabra (right): Coat, top, skirt, belt, and shoes, Prada. Earrings, Cartier.
an individual seated in a fashionable outfit with a focus on contemporary styling
Angelo Pennetta
On model Mona Tougaard: Top and skirt, Fendi.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Mathilda Gvarliani: Dress and pumps, Ferragamo.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Colin Jones: Dress, trousers, and heels, Giorgio Armani.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Mathilda Gvarliani: Bodysuit and jumpsuit, Dior.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Lara Stone: Balloon top, skirt, and Mary Janes, Marni.
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Dress, Louis Vuitton.
“I started at 18. Now I’m 24. That is a time of really CHANGING and figuring out what you CONNECT to, what you GRAVITATE toward, and who you are. And I’m still LEARNING that.”

Sophie Thatcher

fashion model showcasing a unique tiered dress made from fabric strips styled with high heels
Angelo Pennetta
On model Lara Stone: Collar dress, Hodakova. Love earrings, Cartier. Pumps, Giuseppe Zanotti.
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On rapper JT: Dress, Nensi Dojaka. Coat, Luis De Javier. Earrings and necklaces, Swarovski. Ring (left), John Hardy. Ring (right), Le Vian. Pumps, Aquazzura. On dog Bird: Necklaces, Swarovski.
“I’m just a GIRL from SOUTH FLORIDA who had a rough BEGINNING and is BLOOMING and showing a BEAUTIFUL side of LIFE.”

JT

model showcasing a fashionable dress with bold stripes and red highheeled shoes
Angelo Pennetta
On model Felice Nova Noordhoff: Cropped top, spiral skirt, and one-piece earrings-necklace, Alaïa.
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Angelo Pennetta
On Boyd Holbrook: Jacket, top, pants, and shoes, the Row.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Diane Chiu: Jacket, dress, and bra, Khaite. Tights, Falke. Shoes, Altuzarra.
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Angelo Pennetta
On model Yuki Beniya: Fishnet dress and slipdress, Etro. Zodiaque Libra pendant and trace chain, Van Cleef & Arpels.
“History, family, art, music—it’s STRANGE what you can find in the most random THINGS to inspire YOU.”

Boyd Holbrook

a model poses in a stylish black suit and heels seated on a stool
Angelo Pennetta
On model Mathilda Gvarliani: Jacket, shirt, pants, and shoes, Celine by Hedi Slimane.
three women in fashionable outfits walking down a city street
Angelo Pennetta
On model Blayse (left): Jacket, skirt, earrings, bag, and boots, Chanel. On model Mahi Kabra (center): Jacket, skirt, earrings, bag, and shoes, Chanel. On model Sam Davis (right): Jacket, skirt, earrings, necklace, bag, and shoes, Chanel.
preview for Behind the Scenes of The Possibility Issue | Harper's BAZAAR

Production: Hair: Jimmy Paul; makeup: Yadim for Valentino Beauty; manicures: Jin Soon Choi for JINsoon Nails; casting: Anita Bitton at The Establishment; production: Lola Production; set design: Whitney Hellesen

This article appears in the February issue of Harper’s Bazaar.