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Featured HERO Magazine projects
This week's top HERO Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project HERO Magazine · Let's Trip
Let's Trip, a striking fashion editorial for HERO Magazine, serves as a masterclass in modern creative synthesis, blending high-concept portraiture with an unapologetically bold aesthetic. Under the precise lens of photographer Jaša Müller, the project leans into a vibrant, experimental spirit, utilizing diverse techniques such as studio strobe lighting, subtle double exposure, and layered analogue film elements to craft a distinct visual language. Styled with architectural flair by Jermaine Daley, the wardrobe emphasizes structural experimentation, pairing oversized silhouettes and textured knitwear with unexpected color blocking. This visual intensity is further elevated by the deliberate artistry of makeup artist Anga Borodina, who applies prismatic pigments and abstract strokes across the subjects' faces, grounding the high-fashion editorial in a sensory, painterly experience. With hair by Eduardo Bravo providing a crisp, minimalist counterpoint, the series pushes beyond traditional catalogue imagery, favoring a graphic, collage-like composition that feels both avant-garde and meticulously curated. Casting director Alexandra Antonova brings together a diverse ensemble, including Douta Sidibe, whose steady, intimate gaze anchors the movement and distortion within the frames. By balancing clean, off-white backdrops with chaotic, saturated accents and clever visual post-production effects, the project effectively captures the intersection of contemporary designer fashion and fine art, ultimately offering a thoughtful exploration of identity through a lens of stylized, rhythmic, and textural contrast.
Project HERO Magazine · Milano Due
Milano Due is a menswear editorial feature for HERO Magazine that explores contemporary tailoring through a series of outdoor and minimalist studio portraits. The collection highlights a blend of distressed textures and clean, architectural proportions, utilizing natural light to emphasize garment detailing. Photographed by Alessandro Mannelli, the series features styling by Michael Philouze and hair styling by Davide Perfetti. The editorial showcases a range of menswear silhouettes, from heavy raw denim and plaid layering to formal wide-leg trousers and patterned knits. The project stars models Adeleye Segun, Arti Raresh, Brando Erba, Edoardo Duse, and Valentin Haedecke.
Project HERO Magazine · A day skating in LA with Andrey Tarasov
Documenting a day of skate culture across Los Angeles, this editorial feature for HERO Magazine follows model Andrey Tarasov through a series of candid, observational vignettes. Captured by photographer Graham Dunn, the series utilizes analogue film and natural light to translate the grit and kinetic energy of urban street skating into a cinematic, monochromatic visual language. The imagery moves between high-speed action shots, captured with motion blur and dynamic framing, and quiet, documentary-style portraits. By leaning into the textures of brutalist architecture, asphalt schoolyards, and chain-link fencing, the project frames its subject within the raw infrastructure of the city. The work avoids polished artifice in favor of an earthy, high-contrast aesthetic that underscores the spontaneity of the day.
Project HERO Magazine · The Artists
HERO Magazine presents 'The Artists,' a fashion editorial feature centered on contemporary silhouettes and portraiture. The series explores structured tailoring and layered textiles, captured through a lens of stark, deliberate composition. The project benefits from the photography of Allan Hamitouche, who utilizes natural light and high-contrast monochrome and analogue film aesthetics to define the subjects. Styling by Kevin Grosjean bridges the gap between traditional layering and modern design, complemented by hair styling from Gor Duryan and casting by Timoer Nulens. Featuring models Axel Gay and Dylan Changarnier, the editorial maintains a minimalist focus across diverse indoor and outdoor settings.
Project HERO Magazine · Hockey
The Hockey editorial series for HERO Magazine explores the intersection of classic athletic silhouettes and coastal landscapes. Captured by photographer Amar Daved, the project leans into a cinematic aesthetic, frequently utilizing golden hour lighting and analogue film techniques to emphasize texture across layered sportswear and tailored suits. Fashion editor Kamran Rajput curates a mix of performance gear and structured apparel for models George Taylor, Max Everist, Rohan Alexander, and Sidhant Gupta. The series oscillates between vibrant, warm-toned beach scenes and stark monochrome compositions, with hair styling by Tyler Johnston rounding out the raw, atmospheric visual language of the shoot.
Project HERO Magazine · AMAZING / Collections
HERO Magazine's AMAZING / Collections project presents a series of high-contrast fashion editorials focused on sculptural menswear and avant-garde tailoring. The series, captured by photographer Sungmin Kim, leans into a stark monochrome palette to emphasize garment textures, from heavy wools and fringe-detailed leather to layered knits. Fashion editor and stylist Peghah Maleknejad shapes the visual narrative, alternating between grit-heavy outdoor street settings and minimalist studio portraits. The execution frequently utilizes analogue film techniques to heighten the interplay between shadow and silhouette, with casting directed by Svea Greichgauer and grooming by Miki Matsunaga. Models Muzakir Masahudu, Nicola Macchi, and Nikita Gnetnev feature throughout the editorial, reflecting a raw, cinematic approach to classic fashion portraiture.
Project HERO Magazine · HUGO
HERO Magazine presents a series of fashion portraits titled HUGO, featuring a curated look at contemporary tailoring and minimalist streetwear. Shot by photographer and fashion editor Davey Sutton, the editorial leans into a monochromatic aesthetic, utilizing neutral grey and dark backdrops to isolate and highlight the structure of the garments. The project features model Jum Kuochnin across a variety of settings, ranging from layered suit ensembles and jumpsuits to more stylized, casual imagery. With casting directed by Remi Felipe and hair styling provided by Brady Lea, the series maintains a focus on clean lines and consistent studio lighting throughout. Technically, the portraits employ vertical framing to emphasize garment draping, utilising a combination of natural light and chiaroscuro techniques to create a refined editorial mood.
Project HERO Magazine · The Artists
HERO Magazine’s The Artists is a fashion editorial series that explores the intersection of portraiture and product detail. The project features a sequence of clean, natural light captures that move between staged studio portraiture and architectural product photography, emphasizing texture and form through a consistent editorial lens. Photographer Allan Hamitouche leads the visuals, joined by fashion editor and stylist Kevin Grosjean, who curates a layered approach to garment construction and accessory placement. The series incorporates both vibrant, warm-toned shots and monochrome analogue film techniques to frame its subjects and accessories within industrial and minimalist settings. Hair styling by Gor Duryan and casting by Timoer Nulens support the project's precise, understated aesthetic.
Project HERO Magazine · When Life Gives You Lemons
When Life Gives You Lemons is a fashion editorial series for HERO Magazine. Through a sequence of clean, studio-lit portraits, the project explores high-contrast aesthetics and layered styling to capture sharp, expressive character studies. Photographer Joe Brennan employs a mix of monochrome film and warm natural light, emphasizing fabric textures—from ribbed knits and leather to tailored pinstripes. With styling by Fernnando Miranda, the imagery balances sharp, directional compositions with occasional conceptual elements, maintaining a focused and consistent visual identity throughout.
Project HERO Magazine · Jet Set
Jet Set is a multifaceted fashion editorial for HERO Magazine, captured by photographer Jonas Unger. The project centers on a series of male models, including Duncan Yair, Ibra Niakate, and Julio Taeno, presented through an layered, documentary-inspired visual narrative. Fashion editor and stylist Michael Philouze curates a wardrobe that spans casual apparel to structured outerwear, while makeup artist Sergio Alvarez rounds out the aesthetic. The execution relies heavily on collage techniques, blending analogue film photography with textured backgrounds, archival graphic elements, and 1970s-inspired motifs. Across the layout, the imagery oscillates between candid street-style portraits and staged architectural shots. The result is a tactile, scrapbooked aesthetic that utilises raw grain and screen print effects to bridge the gap between traditional fashion portraiture and artistic mixed-media composition.
Project HERO Magazine · No Time Like Today
No Time Like Today is a comprehensive fashion editorial for HERO Magazine, exploring the intersection of raw urban environments and high-concept menswear. Captured through the lens of photographer Paul Hempstead, the series leans into a candid, observational mood, utilising natural light and analogue film techniques to highlight tactile textures across the garments. The project features styling by Jermaine Daley, who pairs structural tailoring and vivid color-blocking with minimalist layers. Moving between gritty industrial backdrops and expansive coastal landscapes, the imagery maintains a clean, documentary-style aesthetic. The shoot features models Anden Scudder and Owen Miller, with casting by David Chen and makeup artistry by Laramie.
Project HERO Magazine · Charles, Theo, Warren, Odie
For the project titled 'Charles, Theo, Warren, Odie,' photographer Sarah Stedeford and fashion editor Davey Sutton collaborate on a wide-ranging fashion editorial for HERO Magazine. The series moves between stark, high-contrast monochrome studio portraits and raw, documentary-style captures set against textured brick backgrounds. Each image is presented with distinct analog film borders, complete with handwritten annotations, frame numbers, and crop marks that emphasize the tactile nature of the production. Throughout the collection, Sutton’s styling leans into layered silhouettes, mixing graphic prints, textured knits, and deconstructed tailoring. The imagery utilizes natural light and a clean, consistent aesthetic to highlight the intricate details of the garments. By pairing studio minimalism with candid outdoor shots, the work captures a dynamic range of poses and expressions, grounded by the grainy, authentic finish of analog film techniques.
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