GQ France
Featured GQ France projects
This week's top GQ France projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project GQ France · Amine Hors Les Murs
GQ France profiles entertainer Aminé in the multi-part editorial series, Amine Hors Les Murs. The project features a collection of portraits that lean into a clean, editorial aesthetic, utilizing natural light and an analogue-film texture to ground the subject in both urban and intimate settings. Photographer Tom Kneller captures Aminé through a series of compositions that range from street-level candids to structured, warm-toned portraits. Working with fashion editor and stylist Patrick Welde, the series moves through diverse styling choices—from formal suiting paired with floral arrangements to casual outerwear and vivid layering—to build a comprehensive visual narrative.
Project GQ France · Cry Me A River
Cry Me A River is a menswear fashion editorial for GQ France, conceptualised through a series of studio portraits that examine emotional expression and tactile textures. Photographer Lee Wei Swee captures the subjects in a range of composed, high-key settings, frequently employing gradient backdrops that oscillate between warm coral tones and cool cyan, contrasted against stark white backgrounds. The series channels a range of styles, from avant-garde tailoring and Y2K-influenced silhouettes to delicate, tactile knitwear. The imagery leans into a recurring motif of solitude and vulnerability, highlighted by the subtle inclusion of singular, glistening teardrops across various portraits. The execution focuses on clean framing and varied studio lighting techniques to emphasize garment construction and facial details. Fashion editing and styling by Lisa Jarvis anchor the visual narrative, complemented by hair styling from Asami Maeda and makeup by Hicham Ababsa. The project features models including Julez Smith, Alex Schlab, Calum Harper, Ian Jeffrey, and Kit Price.
Project GQ France · September 2025
GQ France’s September 2025 editorial issue features actor Louis Garrel in a series of portraits captured by photographer Luka Booth. The editorial leans into a classic, cinematic aesthetic, utilizing grainy, analogue film textures and low-key chiaroscuro lighting to craft a moody visual narrative. Fashion editor and stylist Lisa Jarvis pairs structured outerwear and patterned textiles with whimsical props, including floral stems and small animals, to ground the imagery. Set designer Clement Pelisson complements the compositions with textured, muted backdrops, while hair stylist Pierpaolo Lai and makeup artist Ruby Mazuel provide nuanced grooming that supports the portraiture’s naturalistic finish.
Project GQ France · Coeurs Rebelles
Coeurs Rebelles is an editorial fashion feature for GQ France, conceptualised as a series of portraits and mixed-media compositions. The project leans into a raw, urban aesthetic, utilizing a clean studio environment to highlight varied metallic textures, layered apparel, and detailed accessories. With photography by Tom Blesch and fashion editing by Victor Vergara, the series bridges classic portraiture with tactile, cut-and-paste collage techniques. The production features a diverse cast, including models Adam Castellano, Baye Seye, and Jill Leflour. The visual narrative is supported by hair styling from Marion Anée, makeup by Catalina Sartor, and set design by Rebecca Ilse, which together emphasize sharp contrasts and grainy, analogue-inspired textures throughout the editorial.
Project GQ France · GQ "Moto et symbole moderne de la Pop culture" Editorial 2025
GQ France explores the intersection of motorsport and contemporary style in this editorial project, featuring a series of portraits that frame high-performance motorcycles as cultural artifacts. Captured by photographer Julien Boudet, the editorial juxtaposes subjects against diverse outdoor settings, ranging from parklands to masonry-lined landscapes. The series leans into a clean aesthetic, utilizing natural light to define the textures of leather gear and mechanical details. By placing dirt bikes within non-traditional environments, the imagery creates a contrast between sport-centric equipment and subjects, documented here through a film-inspired, vertical editorial approach.
Project GQ France · Nouvelles Silhouettes
GQ France explores contemporary tailoring in the fashion editorial feature Nouvelles Silhouettes. Photographed by Marcello Junior Dino, the series captures a range of structured menswear against a minimal, neutral studio backdrop. Fashion editor Patrick Clark curates the wardrobe, which leans into sharp suit silhouettes and patterned ties. The clean, studio-lit images utilize a monochrome aesthetic to highlight textile textures, supported by grooming from hair stylist Hiromi Nishinaka and makeup artist Océane Sitbon.
Project GQ France · GQ Hype September 2026 Cover
GQ France marks its September 2026 GQ Hype edition with a monochrome editorial cover featuring a three-subject portrait. Captured with high-key lighting, the imagery focuses on contemporary menswear styling, ranging from heavy leather shearling to classic pinstriped tailoring. Photographer Sungmin Kim delivers a sharp, high-contrast visual identity for the feature, complemented by fashion direction from Coline Bach. The layout integrates bold, graphic typography to anchor the magazine's signature editorial aesthetic.
Project GQ France · Trois personnalités. Trois univers. ...
GQ France presents this editorial cover story featuring a triptych of portraits, each exploring distinct individual aesthetics through layered menswear. The series leans into a high-key studio aesthetic, utilizing a clean, overexposed white backdrop to isolate the subjects and emphasize textures in the styling. Photographer Sungmin Kim captures the subjects with a focus on sharp, high-contrast lighting that defines facial structure. Fashion Editor and Stylist Coline Bach coordinates a layered wardrobe, blending formal pinstripe elements with casual streetwear, leather bombers, and track jackets to distinguish each personality.
Project GQ France · Photography Camille Vivier
In this evocative portfolio for GQ France, photographer Camille Vivier crafts a visual narrative that oscillates between the gritty intimacy of cinematic reportage and the polished precision of high-end editorial photography. By weaving together moody monochrome portraits of actors like Valentin Campagne with vibrant, tactile still-life compositions, the project redefines the aesthetic boundaries of contemporary magazines and media. The work leans heavily into a distinct low-key, chiaroscuro lighting style, utilizing deep, velvet shadows and dramatic contrast to highlight the sartorial textures of pleated sweaters, sparkling beaded embellishments, and tailored blazers. Collaborating with stylist Giulia Revolo and set designer Léonard Bougault, Vivier transforms mundane environments—from the repetitive, rhythmic lines of empty theatre seats to the quiet reflection of a simple mirror—into stages for introspective storytelling. These images, often captured with an analogue, film-like quality, reject the frantic pacing of digital media in favor of a deliberate, quiet luxury. Whether focusing on the architectural geometry of a shell-shaped container or the intense, enigmatic gaze of a subject, the project maintains a consistent thread of editorial minimalism. Through the expert application of natural light and moody, high-contrast compositions, the imagery achieves a timeless, cinematic quality that elevates the publication's visual identity, proving that the most compelling editorial stories are often told in the deliberate space between shadow and light.
Project GQ France · GQ France September 2026 Covers
The September 2026 issue of GQ France arrives with a sophisticated visual language, leaning into a moody and cinematic aesthetic that redefines the modern magazine editorial. Captured through the lens of photographer Camille Vivier, the series presents a masterclass in clean editorial photography, balancing high-fashion textures with intimate portraiture. The covers juxtapose the grounded intensity of actor Valentin Campagne and performer Ino Casablanca against ornate backdrops and subtle Victorian-inspired patterns, creating a layered, atmospheric depth. This project thrives on a polished, studio-based approach, where the interplay of light and shadow—specifically utilizing refined beauty light—elevates every frame. Under the guidance of Head of Editorial Content Claire Hazan and the styling vision of Giulia Revolo, the work effortlessly merges avant-garde fashion details like crystal embellishments and navy blue tie-dye with a classic, clean composition. The integration of bold, intentional typography anchors the visuals, ensuring the magazine's identity remains front and center while allowing the subjects’ natural charisma to hold space. By combining the live-action technique with a focused, character-driven narrative, the creative team has produced a collection that feels both timeless and urgent. From the meticulous set design of Léonard Bougault to the precise grooming of hair stylist Yumiko Hikage and makeup artist Hicham Ababsa, every element aligns to reinforce the publication's stature within the media and entertainment landscape, solidifying this edition as a definitive moment in contemporary French publishing.
Project GQ France · September Cover
For the September issue of GQ France, photographer Camille Vivier delivers a sophisticated editorial campaign that masterfully balances high-fashion polish with a moody, cinematic atmosphere. Under the discerning eye of fashion editor and stylist Giulia Revolo, the project traverses a range of tonal landscapes, from the gritty, monochromatic stillness of an empty movie theater to the vibrant, tactile warmth of still-life compositions. The visual narrative leans into a dramatic low-key or chiaroscuro lighting scheme, which serves to accentuate the intricate textures of the garments and the architectural grit of the settings. Whether capturing the poised gaze of actors like Valentin Campagne or the striking presence of Ino Casablanca, the imagery remains rooted in a minimalist aesthetic that feels both raw and curated. Collaborative efforts from hair stylist Yumiko Hikage and makeup artist Hicham Ababsa ensure that every portrait retains a polished edge, while set designer Léonard Bougault brings a weathered, authentic depth to the backdrops. This collection of live-action technique and editorial photography functions as a cohesive study in contrast, where soft, natural light meets sharp, directional shadows. By prioritizing textural detail—from crystal-embellished fabrics to peeling plaster—the team has created a visually arresting spread that feels timeless, grounded, and unmistakably elevated in its execution, setting a high standard for contemporary fashion journalism.
Project GQ France · Louis Bielle-Biarrey, le nouveau pro ...
In this dynamic editorial feature for GQ France, rugby sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey steps off the pitch and into the spotlight, trading athletic intensity for a refined, contemporary fashion lens. Captured through the expert eye of photographer Fabien Montique, the portrait series navigates the intersection of sportswear and high-end menswear with a sophisticated edge. Fashion editor and stylist Thomas Turian grounds the visual narrative by juxtaposing structured athletic jackets and iconic rugby jerseys against unexpected textures, such as houndstooth wide-leg trousers and supple brown leather. The imagery masterfully leans into an editorial aesthetic that feels both accessible and elevated, utilizing natural light to define Bielle-Biarrey’s presence across a variety of intimate interior settings. Whether he is framed against a dusty pink sofa or perched upon a minimalist wooden skate ramp, the composition prioritizes a clean, purposeful focus on the subject. These portraits succeed by balancing the grit of the sport with a crisp, stylized presentation, illustrating the athlete as a compelling figure in the evolving landscape of modern media and entertainment. By carefully curating these environments, the team delivers a visual story that is as much about character and personality as it is about current sartorial trends, solidifying the project as a standout showcase of modern portrait photography and editorial craftsmanship.
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