Fantastic Man
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Featured Fantastic Man projects
This week's top Fantastic Man projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Fantastic Man · Pedro Pascal
In a masterclass of personality-driven portraiture, the latest editorial feature from Fantastic Man captures actor Pedro Pascal with an intimacy that bridges the gap between high-fashion sophistication and accessible charisma. Under the creative direction of Jop van Bennekom and the sharp photographic eye of Ethan James Green, this series moves fluidly between controlled studio environments and evocative urban landscapes. The project utilizes a blend of technical approaches, ranging from crisp studio strobe lighting to the nostalgic, grainy texture of analogue film, which lends a timeless quality to each frame. Stylist Carlos Nazario eschews traditional red-carpet formality for a distinct, casual aesthetic, pairing knit sweater vests and denim shorts with unexpected details like yellow socks and vintage-style eyewear. This stylistic pivot, supported by the deliberate set design of Gerard Santos, transforms the subject into a figure of quiet, cinematic magnetism. Whether leaning against a rusted fire escape or posed with a bright green vintage bicycle, the portraits lean into editorial minimalism, keeping the focus squarely on form, texture, and expression. By stripping away the noise of high-concept production in favor of grounded, natural light photography, the team creates a visual narrative that feels both meticulously crafted and effortlessly spontaneous. This feature successfully exemplifies the enduring power of the magazine portrait in a digital age, proving that when handled with a cohesive creative vision, simplicity remains the ultimate sophistication in media and entertainment.
Project Fantastic Man · Ring Ring Ring
Ring Ring Ring is a fashion editorial series for Fantastic Man, exploring classic urban aesthetics through the motif of the public telephone. Photographed by Bruno Staub, the project utilizes both colour and monochrome imagery to frame its subjects within the geometric confines of traditional Japanese payphone booths. The work leans into a documentary-style approach, pairing formal tailoring with eclectic layering to create a sense of candid, everyday engagement. With fashion styling by Jason Rider and makeup by Takenaka, the series highlights textural contrasts—from brushed mohair and pinstriped shirts to metallic handset cords. The execution relies on analogue film techniques, incorporating natural light and high-contrast tonal ranges to document the intersection of classic communication and modern style.
Project Fantastic Man · Big Big Men
Fantastic Man explores the intersection of physique and sartorial structure in 'Big Big Men,' a fashion editorial that leans into bold silhouettes and high-contrast studio aesthetics. Photographer Zac Bayly captures the subjects against a mix of vibrant, solid-colored seamless backdrops and stark, deep-shadow night environments, utilizing clean flash lighting to emphasize the material textures of the apparel. The series features creative direction from Jop van Bennekom and fashion styling by Julian Ganio, who curate a range of pieces from intricate knits to exaggerated, wide-leg tailoring. With additional production contributions from hair stylist Matt Mulhall and casting director Stéphane Gaboué, the project maintains a consistent focus on form and graphical composition throughout its editorial run.
Project Fantastic Man · Hide
Hide is a menswear editorial spread for Fantastic Man, centering on the tactile and architectural qualities of leather apparel. Photographed by Paul Kooiker, the series emphasizes sculptural tailoring and high-contrast studio silhouettes. The project leans into a monochrome palette, utilizing hard light and deep shadows to accentuate the interplay between organic forms and structured garments. Fashion editor Gerry O'Kane frames the collection through avant-garde styling, featuring leather pieces that range from oversized, enveloping hoods to sharp, tailored trench coats. Models Henry Rank and Ivo Raspudic are featured throughout, with hair design by Kim Rance and makeup by Kathinka Gernant, creating a clean yet moody aesthetic that highlights both the texture of the materials and the precision of the photography.
Project Fantastic Man · Sang Woo Kim
Fantastic Man presents a portrait series featuring artist Sang Woo Kim. Photographed by Phil Engelhardt, the editorial captures Kim in a series of clean, studio-based compositions that emphasize minimalist art direction and a focus on layered garment textures. With fashion styling by Hisato Tasaka, the series utilizes soft, natural light and a neutral white backdrop to highlight the subject's profile. The imagery maintains a restrained aesthetic, favoring macro detail and clear, vertical framing typical of contemporary men’s editorial photography.
Project Fantastic Man · TUX
Fantastic Man’s TUX project is an editorial fashion series that explores modern menswear through a candid, observational lens. The collection leverages natural light to document model Eddy Earl in a variety of outdoor environments, from urban sidewalks and weathered brick walls to lush garden settings and park benches. The aesthetic leans into a relaxed, contemporary approach to formalwear, featuring tailored blazers, tuxedo jackets, and classic dress shirts styled with casual accessories. Through the use of analogue film techniques, the series captures a sense of texture and atmosphere that defines the editorial look. Photographed by Angela Hill, the project includes fashion editing by Makram Bitar and casting by Simone Schofer.
Project Fantastic Man · Fall Paint
Fantastic Man explores contemporary menswear and grooming in its 'Fall Paint' editorial. The series focuses on precise, minimalist fashion through a variety of tailored silhouettes and unconventional hair styling, ranging from platinum-bleached crops to slicked-back tones. Photographer Arnaud Lajeunie captures the subjects against clean, neutral studio backdrops, utilizing soft, diffused lighting to emphasize textural details and facial structure. With creative direction by Jop van Bennekom and fashion styling by Gerry O'Kane, the images balance classic suiting elements with directional grooming by Matt Mulhall. The work leans into a refined, minimalist aesthetic defined by sharp tailoring and focused composition.
Project Fantastic Man · Skepta
Fantastic Man captures musician Skepta in a multi-faceted editorial feature that leans into sharp, cinematic portraiture. Through a series of high-contrast black-and-white compositions, the project shifts between controlled studio environments and candid street scenes in an urban market. Photographer Oliver Hadlee Pearch employs an analogue film aesthetic, utilizing natural light to ground the subject's composed presence against structured architecture and bustling city backdrops. Creative director Jop van Bennekom and stylist Gerry O'Kane curate a series of tailored, textured looks—ranging from double-breasted overcoats to patterned trench coats—that emphasize form and materiality.
Project Fantastic Man · Glenn Martens
Fantastic Man captures fashion designer Glenn Martens in an expansive editorial feature that highlights the designer's personal aesthetic and textural layering. Photographed by Ilya Lipkin, the series moves between candid urban settings and clean studio environments, utilizing monochrome and natural light to emphasize the structural details of Martens’ attire. The shoot features creative direction by Jop van Bennekom and fashion editing by Robbie Spencer. The editorial leans into a clean, minimalist approach, focusing on the juxtaposition of heavy tailored overcoats and oversized knitwear against unexpected elements like structured waist corsetry. The portraits, ranging from studio sessions set against seamless backdrops to atelier-based shots, rely on soft lighting to render the contrast between leather, denim, and wool textiles.
Project Fantastic Man · Fantastic Man #41 Fall/Winter 2025 Covers
Fantastic Man marks its 41st issue with a Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, presenting a series of portrait-led covers that lean into a clean, minimalist editorial aesthetic. The series features designer Glenn Martens and musician Skepta, each captured in high-contrast compositions against a stark white backdrop. Photography for the issue was handled by Ilya Lipkin and Oliver Hadlee Pearch, with creative direction by Jop van Bennekom and editorial oversight by Editor-in-Chief Gert Jonkers. The styling, managed by Gerry O'Kane and Robbie Spencer, emphasizes textured leather outerwear and sharp layering, while hair styling was provided by Matt Mulhall.
Project Fantastic Man · Scenes
Fantastic Man’s Scenes editorial project explores intimate social dynamics and quiet human connection through a series of cinematic portraits. Photographed by Mark Peckmezian and art directed by Jop van Bennekom, the work transitions between moody, low-key chiaroscuro interiors and expansive, warm-toned outdoor settings. Fashion styling by Dogi Nesanir leans into rich textures and layered tailoring, complemented by the work of hair stylist Naoki Komiya and makeup artist Tinna Empera. The series captures a range of observational moments, utilizing both analogue film techniques and natural light to maintain an authentic, unhurried atmosphere that defines the magazine’s visual language. Casting by Roxane Dia completes the production, anchoring the series in a distinctively communal and theatrical aesthetic.
Project Fantastic Man · Bodywear
This fashion editorial project for Fantastic Man explores the intersection of form and contemporary apparel through a series of bodywear portraits. Across a diverse array of studio and location settings, the work leans into minimalist aesthetics, prioritising sculptural silhouettes and the tactile qualities of high-contrast garments. The series utilises analogue film techniques to capture movement and texture within a curated, clean visual language. Fashion editor and stylist Jodie Barnes directs the collection's sharp aesthetic, with hair styling by Holli Smith and casting by Ben Grimes. Model Saul Rodriguez serves as the primary subject, anchoring the editorial's focused, monochromatic, and atmospheric approach to menswear styling.
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