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Featured Esquire U.S. projects
This week's top Esquire U.S. projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Esquire U.S. · Esquire U.S. October/November 2026 Cover
Esquire U.S. features actor Glen Powell on the cover of its October/November 2026 issue. Captured by photographer Billy Kidd, the series leans into a high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing low-key chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize form and tonal depth against a minimalist studio backdrop. The editorial execution remains focused on clean, tight framing, pairing the dramatic monochrome portraits with traditional magazine cover typography. Fashion editor and stylist Chloe Hartstein provides the sartorial direction, while set designer Michael Sturgeon creates the neutral environment. The issue is produced under the leadership of editor Michael Sebastian.
Project Esquire U.S. · Jenna Ortega Won’t Stop Taking Risks ...
For this striking editorial feature in Esquire U.S., actress Jenna Ortega is captured in a series of portraits that lean into a sophisticated, high-end aesthetic. Through the lens of photographer Chantal Anderson, the campaign moves beyond standard celebrity portraiture, instead channeling a sense of intimate, cinematic tension. The project balances high-fashion artifice with raw, authentic personality, utilizing high-key lighting to emphasize the intricate textures of layered feathers, delicate lace, and voluminous tulle. Fashion editor and stylist Alfonso Fernández Navas curated a wardrobe that juxtaposes structured tailoring and formal glamour with casual, tactile elements like oversized knitwear and subtle personal accessories, grounding the visuals in a contemporary reality. The grooming team, including hair stylist Cesar Ramirez, makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis, and manicurist Thuy Nguyen, expertly highlights Ortega’s natural features, ensuring the editorial minimalism remains front and center against stark, neutral backgrounds. Techniques such as natural light and live-action perspective shots lend the images a spontaneous, candid quality, moving the imagery away from overly polished studio standards. By blending these commercial sensibilities with an editorial edge, the feature effectively illustrates Ortega’s evolution as a dynamic cultural presence. The result is a cohesive, visually evocative narrative that feels both carefully constructed and refreshingly candid, marking a standout moment in the intersection of celebrity media and high-fashion photography.
Project Esquire U.S. · Fine Lines
Fine Lines is a menswear editorial feature for Esquire U.S., captured by photographer Billy Kidd. The project centres on a series of monochrome street-style portraits that highlight contemporary tailored silhouettes, ranging from structured double-breasted pinstripe suits to relaxed-fit formal wear. Set against the urban backdrop of city sidewalks and scaffolding, the shoot leans into natural light and high-contrast composition to emphasise fabric textures and classic tailoring. Styling by Nick Sullivan complements the architecture, incorporating elements like fedoras and layered accessories to define the subjects. The editorial features casting by Barbara Pfister and hair styling by Taichi Saito, with Luca Apple serving as the on-camera model.
Project Esquire U.S. · The Navy Blazer Redux
For The Navy Blazer Redux, Esquire U.S. explores the versatility of the classic double-breasted jacket. Photographed by Ryan Slack, the editorial project pairs structured tailoring with varied textures and silhouettes, ranging from casual denim and graphic t-shirts to formal shirts and tailored shorts. Fashion editor and stylist Alfonso Fernández Navas leads the art direction, blending contemporary and traditional menswear elements. The series utilizes clean, natural light and a monochrome aesthetic to emphasize garment details, supported by grooming from Devra Kinery and featuring models Donovan Santos, Osman Ceesay, and Sam Pearce.
Project Esquire U.S. · Never Check
Never Check is a fashion editorial feature produced for Esquire U.S., focusing on contemporary menswear and high-end travel accessories. Captured by photographer Jennifer Livingston, the series utilizes polished studio lighting to emphasize rich garment textures and structured tailoring. Featuring model Hamid Onifadé, the editorial incorporates styling by Nick Sullivan. The composition alternates between dynamic movement and static portraiture, presented against a clean, minimalist backdrop that allows the outerwear and accessories to remain the central focus. The project utilizes bold typography and earthy palettes to define its aesthetic across the spread.
Project Esquire U.S. · Blueprint
For this Esquire U.S. Blueprint editorial, photographer Phoenix Johnson captures a series of clean, vertical portraits featuring model Ben Hill. The imagery leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a neutral studio background to place full focus on the sartorial combinations. Fashion editor and stylist Nick Sullivan bridges high street and contemporary fashion, pairing a buttoned jacket over a plum corduroy suit with casual sneakers. The bright, even lighting emphasizes the textile depth of the corduroy fabric throughout the collection.
Project Esquire U.S. · Glen Powell Conquered Hollywood. Was ...
This editorial portrait series for Esquire U.S. profiles actor Glen Powell through a sequence of studio captures. Photographed by Billy Kidd, the project leans into a monochrome aesthetic, utilizing high-contrast lighting and chiaroscuro techniques to emphasize textural details in the subject's wardrobe and expressions. The series features styling by Chloe Hartstein and set design by Michael Sturgeon. The composition alternates between candid, mid-action moments and deliberate, sculptural portraits, occasionally incorporating the studio environment to underscore the cinematic nature of the production.
Project Esquire U.S. · The Best Summer Suits
Esquire U.S. presents 'The Best Summer Suits,' an editorial feature highlighting seasonal menswear tailoring. Photographed by Billy Kidd, the series leans into a minimalist aesthetic, pairing clean composition with soft, directional lighting to showcase the structural details of the garments. The project features styling by fashion editor Nick Sullivan, who opts for a palette of light sage and mustard yellow within a controlled studio setting. Featuring model Juan Heredia, the editorial emphasizes a relaxed approach to contemporary suiting through formal yet fluid silhouettes.
Project Esquire U.S. · Esquire U.S. Summer 2025 Cover
Esquire U.S. captures musician and entertainer Bono for its Summer 2025 cover. Photographed by Anton Corbijn, the editorial portrait features the subject against a deep, textured pool water background, styled in a crisp white jacket and signature orange-tinted sunglasses. This vertical cover composition integrates the magazine’s iconic typography and masthead within the clean, high-contrast frame. The production was overseen by editor Michael Sebastian with fashion styling by Anastasia Barbieri.
Project Esquire U.S. · Young Mazino Plots His Next Move
Esquire U.S. profiles actor Young Mazino in a new editorial feature exploring his current trajectory in the entertainment industry. Captured by photographer David Urbanke, the portrait series relies on a monochromatic palette to frame the subject. The imagery leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a deep red backdrop that complements the subject's textured knitwear. The shoot emphasizes warm tonal gradients and controlled natural light to create a precise, graphic quality across the vertical compositions.
Project Esquire U.S. · Esquire U.S. February 2025 Digital Cover
The Esquire U.S. February 2025 digital cover features actor Anthony Mackie in an editorial portrait session captured by photographer Alexander Saladrigas. The composition highlights the subject against a textured neutral interior, employing a clean, vertical orientation that frames the magazine's distinctive typography. Under the direction of Editor Michael Sebastian and styling by Fashion Editor Nick Sullivan, the portrait leans into a minimal aesthetic. The imagery utilizes soft, natural light to emphasize the textures of the subject's knitwear, creating a focused, composed visual narrative for the publication's digital edition.
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