Manon Bannerman has stepped into a glowing sunset for a striking new photoshoot, and fans are already hearing echoes of Zara Larsson's Midnight Sun era in the visuals. The KATSEYE star's latest fashion images have sparked playful speculation about a possible collaboration, although there is currently no announcement linking the two singers.
The photos, released on 21 September, show Manon in a blue Diesel crop top with dragon motifs and matching shorts against a vivid sunset backdrop, followed by a floral bodysuit look with sleek, straight hair. The shoot quickly caught attention online, with fans connecting its warm, summery styling to Larsson's Midnight Sun aesthetic.
Manon's Sunset Photos Bring The Midnight Sun Comparisons
The new project was photographed and creatively directed by Jacob Webster, known online as @jpwphoto, with Manon presented as a glamorous 'sunset siren'. Webster described the concept as a project created to close out summer, with the beach setting, glowing light and fashion styling built around presence and confidence.
That visual choice was enough to send some fans straight to Zara Larsson. Replies included comments such as 'why she giving midnight sun lowkey' and 'she looks like she's about to sing midnight sun', making the comparison a clear part of the online reaction rather than an official creative connection.
Fans Are Already Imagining A Zara Larsson Collaboration
The Larsson references did not stop at visual comparisons, with some commenters joking that the photoshoot could be Manon's invitation to a future collaboration. Others described a possible 'Midnight-Manon collab' as though it were already loading, but there is no public confirmation of a recording, meeting or joint project between the pair.
why she giving midnight sun lowkeypic.twitter.com/YX0zNisLPS
— rei (@trippiep1nkk) September 22, 2026
Larsson's Midnight Sun is an established project in her catalogue, with the singer's official website also featuring the album and its title track among her music and videos. That makes the fan connection easy to understand, but the similarities in styling and atmosphere alone do not establish that Manon is preparing anything with Larsson.
this was her invitation to a zara larsson collab
— ໊ (@buffys) September 22, 2026
The Photoshoot Comes During Manon's Hiatus
The timing has also made the shoot especially noticeable because Manon has been away from KATSEYE's group activities since February. HYBE and Geffen announced on 20 February that she was taking a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, without giving a specific return date.
Manon later reassured fans through Weverse that she was healthy and taking care of herself, while promising that she would see them again. In June, she also returned to Instagram for her 24th birthday, writing that she had never been healthier, happier or more grateful.
Fans Revisit An Earlier Photoshoot Claim
The new shoot has also revived an older claim circulating among sections of the fandom. Some Reddit users have said that fans previously asked Webster to photograph Manon, with one commenter claiming the photographer had indicated that the label would not allow the shoot at the time.
That claim should be treated cautiously because the discussion comes from fan posts rather than an official statement from Manon, Webster, HYBE or Geffen. Other commenters have suggested the current shoot could simply have received company approval, showing that fans themselves do not have a confirmed explanation for why the project happened now.
The New Images Put Manon Back In The Spotlight
Whatever the behind-the-scenes circumstances, the shoot gives Manon a prominent fashion moment while she remains away from KATSEYE's group schedule. Webster credited a wider creative team including makeup artist @basedkenken, hairstylist @curt_cobain, CGI artist @paracosm and several production assistants for bringing the concept together.
The reaction has largely centred on Manon's appearance, with commenters praising the visuals and some describing her as a standout member of the group. Others focused on the styling itself, including the blue outfit, sunset setting and polished editorial finish, while a few questioned the heavy editing in the images.
A Collab Is Still Just Fan Speculation
For now, the Zara Larsson connection remains exactly that: a fan-made comparison sparked by the mood of Manon's photos. There is no confirmed collaboration between the two artists, and neither the photoshoot announcement nor the available posts from the creative team indicate that Larsson was involved.
Still, the reaction shows how quickly a fashion image can trigger a much bigger pop-culture conversation. With fans already dubbing the look 'Midnight-Manon' and imagining a Larsson link-up, the sunset shoot has certainly given them plenty to talk about while Manon continues her solo creative activity.
