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Featured Cero Magazine projects
This week's top Cero Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Cero Magazine · Justin H. Min and the Ethics of Belo ...
For this editorial feature in Cero Magazine, actor Justin H. Min is captured through a series of evocative, multidimensional portraits that bridge the gap between high-fashion minimalism and raw, urban storytelling. Photographer Elinor Kry skillfully navigates a range of environments, from the controlled, sterile aesthetics of studio portraiture featuring toile de jouy wallpaper and surreal conceptual motifs to the kinetic, documentary-style energy of New York City streets. Working closely with fashion editor and stylist Jungle Lin, the project leans into a sophisticated layering of textures and bold color palettes, moving fluidly from chunky, vibrant knitwear to structured tailoring and satin bomber jackets. The visual narrative relies heavily on natural light to ground the subject in each space, whether he is framed against crinkled, translucent plastic that catches cool reflections or standing amid the industrial grit of an ongoing construction site. The resulting collection of images possesses a quiet, cinematic intensity that eschews the traditional static pose in favor of contemplative, pensive movements. By blending interior studio work with authentic, reportage-style lifestyle imagery, the feature establishes a cohesive editorial identity that feels both curated and candid. This project serves as a compelling exploration of character, using deliberate composition and dramatic, low-key lighting to highlight a modern, introspective presence that feels deeply personal and visually resonant.
Project Cero Magazine · CERO10
CERO10 is an editorial series for Cero Magazine, featuring a collection of still life photography focused on accessories and sculptural objects. Captured by photographer Clémentine Passet under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Shia, the project explores the interplay between form, texture, and light within the fashion and accessories space. The series leans into minimalist and geometric compositions, utilizing a range of lighting techniques from soft, diffused highlights to stark, chiaroscuro-inspired hard light. By juxtaposing leather handbags and footwear with organic and structural forms, the imagery highlights architectural details and tactile materials through a curated, monochrome and saturated lens.
Project Cero Magazine · The thrill of it
Cero Magazine explores textural contrasts and dramatic portraiture in 'The thrill of it.' Shot by photographer Javier Biosca, the series centers on a collection of monochromatic and mood-driven imagery, focusing on tactile knitwear and bold tailoring. The project leans into an analogue film aesthetic, utilising low-key and chiaroscuro lighting techniques to carve out form and shadow. Through a mix of clean editorial portraits and raw, cinematic compositions, the work maintains a consistent, contemplative tone throughout.
Project Cero Magazine · Lily Kwong Celebrates New York Fauna
Cero Magazine profiles landscape artist Lily Kwong in this editorial feature, "Lily Kwong Celebrates New York Fauna." The series places the subject within organic, lush garden environments, juxtaposing structured white attire against the dense, natural backdrop of local greenery. Photographer Kristina Shakht utilizes an analogue aesthetic throughout the shoot, employing a square Polaroid format to capture the portraiture. The imagery relies on natural light, emphasizing texture and tonal contrast. Editorial direction was provided by Jonathan Shia, with makeup artistry by Elika Hilata.
Project Cero Magazine · Natural Beauty
Natural Beauty is a fashion editorial series for Cero Magazine, characterized by an intimate, candid perspective on style. Photographed by Kristina Shakht and featuring model Leah Risi, the project explores the interplay between soft, organic settings and structured, sheer garment textures. The series leans into a distinctively analogue aesthetic, utilizing both square-format Polaroid instant film and traditional 35mm photography to capture a raw, tactile quality. Throughout the imagery, makeup artist Elika Hilata maintains a minimal approach, emphasizing natural skin tones and subtle details that complement the wardrobe's focus on transparency and pattern. The project transitions between high-contrast monochrome portraits, characterized by gritty, low-key lighting, and softer, sun-drenched outdoor scenes that highlight the layering of fabrics against lush, vibrant foliage.
Project Cero Magazine · Lola Tung's Next Steps
Cero Magazine features actor Lola Tung in this editorial spread, 'Lola Tung's Next Steps.' Photographed by Daria Kobayashi Ritch, the series explores a sequence of intimate, relaxed portraits within domestic settings. The imagery utilizes soft natural light and a clean, minimalist aesthetic to accentuate textures, from metallic sequins and teal satin to layered silk dresses. Fashion styling by Chelsea Zalopany provides a varied sartorial palette, while hair by Rebekah Forcast and makeup by Misha Shahzada maintain a natural finish across the series. Jonathan Shia serves as editor-in-chief on the project, which incorporates both vertical and horizontal compositions, occasionally employing subtle analogue film techniques.
Project Cero Magazine · New York Stories
New York Stories for Cero Magazine functions as a high-contrast fashion editorial that explores the intersection of structural tailoring and urban spontaneity. Photographed by Alana Ocano, the series alternates between stark, minimalist studio portraits and raw, candid shots set against the backdrop of city alleyways. The work leans into a clean, graphic aesthetic, often leveraging bold color pops like vibrant red against monochromatic black and white palettes. Under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Shia, the project emphasizes sculptural silhouettes, from heavy fringed garments to double-breasted blazers. Supporting the editorial vision, hair stylist Kenta Koda and makeup artist Akiko Owada maintain a polished, understated look, favoring sleek hair and sharp graphic eyeliner that anchors the more avant-garde wardrobe choices. The collection relies on consistent soft, natural lighting to unify the disparate locations and studio environments.
Project Cero Magazine · Trey Cunningham’s Breakthrough Season
Cero Magazine features athlete Trey Cunningham in an expansive fashion editorial, captured by photographer Myrthe Giesbers. The series balances raw, high-contrast monochrome imagery with minimalist, high-key studio portraiture to document the athlete’s breakthrough season. Styling by Jorge Morales emphasizes sculptural silhouettes through avant-garde layering, while makeup artist Stoj integrates reflective chrome beads and pearl detailing to create conceptual facial textures. Across the series, the aesthetic leans into grainy film textures and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting to define the subject’s form against architectural backdrops.
Project Cero Magazine · Colleen Allen Balances Form and Function
Cero Magazine profiles designer Colleen Allen in this fashion editorial, documenting a collection defined by sculptural tailoring and high-contrast textiles. Photographed by Coni Tarallo, the series features musician Zsela across a variety of minimalist studio environments that emphasize form and functional detail. The editorial leans into a clean aesthetic, utilizing soft light to highlight the interplay between structured wool, sheer tulle, and leather accessories. Under the direction of editor-in-chief Jonathan Shia, the project balances portraiture with tactile focus, supported by hair styling from Ledora Francis, makeup by Maki Ryoke, and set design by Milena Gorum.
Project Cero Magazine · Cero Magazine Issue 9 Covers
Cero Magazine presents the covers for Issue 9, a series that leans into clean editorial aesthetics and varied photographic treatments. The project explores portraiture through both high-contrast monochrome studio work and complex collage-based layouts. The art direction, led by Jasmine Holm and Marcus Hollands, incorporates bold, structured typography that frames the subjects. Fashion direction by Melissa Levy defines the visual identity of the cover series, which features talent including Rila Fukushima, Stephanie Hsu, and Saweetie. Techniques such as analogue film and clean high-key lighting establish a refined, minimalist tone for the issue.
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