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Featured i-D Magazine projects
This week's top i-D Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project i-D Magazine · i-D Magazine Alexa Demie Zine Summer ...
In this evocative series for i-D Magazine, photographer Petra Collins captures actress Alexa Demie through an atmospheric lens that blurs the lines between reality and dreamscape. This editorial project, helmed by editor-in-chief Thom Bettridge, leans into a highly curated aesthetic that feels both cinematic and deeply intimate. The visual narrative travels from sun-drenched, ethereal coastal landscapes to high-contrast, moody studio environments where light becomes a character in its own right. With fashion styling by Brynn Jones, the imagery utilizes textured fabrics—from metallic skirts and sequined gowns to delicate lace—to ground the surreal, hazy compositions. The production team, including hair stylist Sonny Molina and makeup artist Alisa Yasuda, emphasizes a soft, natural beauty that feels perfectly in sync with the project’s romantic, otherworldly sensibility. The set design by Nicholas des Jardins, featuring everything from intricate rope nets to blooming cherry blossom branches, adds a tactile layer to the portraits. By masterfully employing natural light and cinematic lighting techniques, the shoot transforms Alexa Demie into a multifaceted muse, bridging the gap between high-fashion editorial portraiture and cinematic storytelling. Every frame serves as a testament to the power of collaborative visual identity within the magazines and media landscape, creating a cohesive, dreamlike portfolio that defines the modern editorial standard.
Project i-D Magazine · Masc Appeal
In Masc Appeal for i-D Magazine, photographer Aidan Zamiri explores the fluid boundaries of masculinity through a striking series of portraiture that leans into the intersection of high fashion and street-level subculture. The project functions as a visual manifesto on identity, utilizing editorial minimalism and experimental styling to challenge traditional masculine tropes. By incorporating sculptural masks, vibrant plastic accessories, and unconventional face paint, the editorial team creates a compelling aesthetic tension between the covered and the exposed. The use of 35mm film adds a raw, textured grain that bridges the gap between documentary sincerity and the polished demands of a contemporary fashion spread. Guided by the precise fashion curation of Billy Lobos, the visual narrative is further sharpened by the deliberate, high-contrast lighting of studio strobe setups juxtaposed against softer natural light environments. Every frame, from close-up portraits of models like Saul Rodriguez to candid car-interior lifestyle shots, feels intentional and deeply considered. With hair by Joey George and makeup by Marcelo Gutierrez, the series maintains a cohesive, edgy sophistication throughout. This project exemplifies how modern media platforms can dissect gender performance while remaining firmly rooted in the visual language of youth culture. It is a masterclass in styling and casting, proving that even with obscured faces, a powerful, human-centered narrative can resonate with clarity, grit, and significant cultural resonance.
Project i-D Magazine · Out With the New, In With the Archive
In Out With the New, In With the Archive, i-D Magazine explores the enduring tension between past aesthetic cycles and contemporary fashion. This fashion editorial campaign eschews the predictable polish of modern luxury fashion houses in favor of a raw, curated perspective that feels both nostalgic and subversively current. Through the lens of photographer Anton Gottlob, the series captures a distinct DIY energy, utilizing a combination of natural light and punchy flash to animate archival garments. The visual narrative is anchored by the precise styling of Clare Byrne, who balances heavy textures like faux-fur and pinstripes with eclectic graphic prints, creating silhouettes that feel grounded yet avant-garde. With meticulous hair styling by Soichi Inagaki and subtle, transformative makeup by Rebecca Wordingham, the project leans into an intimate, lived-in atmosphere, whether set against vibrant, solid-colored studio backdrops or dense, cluttered clothing racks. This collection of portraits emphasizes a direct-to-camera gaze that challenges the viewer, inviting them to engage with the layered history embedded in every piece of clothing. By prioritizing character over sheer gloss, the project serves as a masterclass in portraiture that celebrates the idiosyncrasies of personal style, proving that the most compelling fashion stories are often those that look backward to inform the future of the industry.
Project i-D Magazine · FACE VALUE
In a vivid exploration of contemporary beauty, the FACE VALUE project for i-D Magazine elevates the traditional portrait into a high-octane canvas of graphic experimentation. Photographer Zhong Lin masterfully navigates the intersection of cosmetics and fine art, utilizing a mix of studio strobe lighting and macro photography to isolate the intricate textures of modern makeup application. The editorial campaign leans into a hyper-saturated palette, where Ana Takahashi’s boundary-pushing makeup artistry—ranging from delicate cross-stitch embroidery on eyelids to sharp, patent-finish black lips with yellow accents—demands the viewer’s undivided attention. Each frame operates as a masterclass in detail, reinforced by the structural precision of Ryo Narushima’s hair styling and the refined, editorial-forward fashion curation by Clare Byrne. Lora de Sousa’s contribution through subtle manicured accents further anchors the series in a polished, cohesive aesthetic. By eschewing conventional beauty tropes in favor of anonymous, anonymous-leaning compositions and high-contrast color theory, the series functions as a bold statement on the identity of the face as a modular construct. Through tight, claustrophobic framing and technical rigor, this beauty series captures the ephemeral nature of fashion photography, cementing its status as a seminal work in modern cosmetic editorial storytelling that feels both clinical and brilliantly imaginative.
Project i-D Magazine · FINANCIAL MISTAKE
Financial Mistake, a conceptual editorial feature for i-D Magazine, masterfully blurs the boundaries between high-fashion luxury and industrial mechanics. Under the stewardship of Editor-in-Chief Thom Bettridge and Editorial Director Steff Yotka, the project channels a high-octane aesthetic that feels both surreal and grounded in modern commerce. The visual narrative relies on the sharp, deliberate lens of photographer Francesco Nazardo, who finds beauty in the unlikely collision of refined accessories and raw machinery. From stilettos resting on powerboats to delicate pearl earrings juxtaposed against fighter jets, the imagery creates a visceral tension between the organic and the mechanical. Set designer Samuel Pidgen plays a crucial role in grounding these surreal compositions, utilizing studio strobe lighting to emphasize the glossy, tactile quality of leather handbags and chrome engine components. The editorial leans into live-action technique and CGI to evoke kinetic energy, particularly in the blurred urban streetscapes and dynamic marine shots that define the project’s high-speed mood. By oscillating between the pristine artifice of studio photography and the cinematic sprawl of lifestyle reportage, the series reframes fashion as a form of high-performance engineering. Ultimately, the work stands as a sophisticated exploration of consumer desire, where the sleek precision of automotive parts provides a cold, industrial frame for the tactile, intricate textures of contemporary runway style.
Project i-D Magazine · Can You Do What Adéla Does?
In a vivid exploration of contemporary identity and high-fashion aesthetics, the editorial campaign for i-D Magazine, titled Can You Do What Adéla Does?, serves as a masterclass in graphic minimalism and bold chromatic tension. Featuring entertainer Adéla Jergová, the project leans into a surrealist, high-contrast visual language that centers on the striking juxtaposition of pastel pink hair against a monochromatic black-and-white landscape. Photographer Bryce Anderson utilizes a mix of studio strobe and natural light to capture the fluidity of motion, while the styling by Clare Byrne emphasizes tactile textures, from feather-adorned heels to sheer layering and structured leather. The shoot effectively channels an editorial energy through deliberate compositions that incorporate sharp geometric lines and typographic interventions. With hair design by Hikaru, subtle makeup by Michaela Bosch, and a set design by Heath Mattioli that employs stark horizontal striping and minimalist props, the imagery feels both precise and kinetically charged. This fashion-forward series navigates the intersection of portraiture and abstract storytelling, using the subject’s dynamic movement to disrupt the stillness of the studio environment. By blending soft, feminine silhouettes with aggressive, structural backgrounds, the project transcends traditional fashion photography, solidifying its place as a standout piece of modern editorial content that balances high-end polish with an underlying sense of playful, experimental rebellion.
Project i-D Magazine · What Will Linkedin Look Like in 2125?
i-D Magazine explores the future of corporate aesthetics in its fashion editorial, 'What Will Linkedin Look Like in 2125?'. Photographed by Jackson Bowley, the series translates contemporary office tropes into a collection of futuristic, surreal narratives. The imagery leans into playful styling and technical layering, reimagining professional attire through a speculative, sci-fi lens. With fashion styling by Francesca Izzi and set design by Paulina Piipponen, the project oscillates between high-contrast flash portraiture and gritty street-level compositions. The editorial incorporates diverse sartorial elements, from deconstructed tailoring and motocross-inspired gear to exaggerated accessories like mobile hardware and cybernetic prosthetics, grounding the abstract theme in sharp, tangible detail.
Project i-D Magazine · FKA Twigs by Arnaud Lajeunie
i-D Magazine presents a compelling fashion editorial featuring musician and performer FKA Twigs, captured by photographer Arnaud Lajeunie. The series explores a range of visual moods, oscillating between intimate, high-contrast chiaroscuro portraiture and clean, light-filled studio compositions. Lajeunie utilizes precise, directional lighting to emphasize the sculptural forms of the apparel and the subject's distinct features. The production features styling by Georgia Pendlebury, who pairs voluminous, structured silhouettes with delicate textures and distressed denim. The aesthetic is grounded in a refined, minimalist palette, with hair styling by Louis Souvestre, makeup by Tilda Mace, and manicure work by Cam Tran. César Sebastien’s set design provides a neutral, expansive backdrop that allows the focus to remain firmly on the interplay of light, shadow, and form.
Project i-D Magazine · Havana Rose Liu x Balenciaga
i-D Magazine collaborates with Balenciaga for an editorial feature spotlighting actor Havana Rose Liu. The series captures a candid day-in-the-life narrative set within a classic hotel environment, moving between the refined aesthetic of high-fashion portraiture and the spontaneity of backstage documentation. Photographers Alex Brunet and Olga Varova employ direct flash and Polaroid techniques to create a raw, nostalgic visual language. These images, accented with playful yellow typography and handwritten overlays, highlight the collection's structured silhouettes and architectural details against both clean marble and ornamental interiors. Makeup artist Shayna Goldberg accentuates natural skin textures, while hair styling by Clara Leonard complements the intimate, behind-the-scenes tone of the feature.
Project i-D Magazine · Daniel Roseberry's Lone Star
i-D Magazine presents Daniel Roseberry’s Lone Star, a fashion editorial feature that explores equestrian themes through a blend of raw, cinematic portraiture and surreal long-exposure photography. Captured by photographer Harley Weir and styled by Helena Tejedor, the series leans into an earthy, western-inspired aesthetic, set against rural landscapes and open corrals. The imagery utilizes natural light and a gritty texture to ground the high-fashion elements within a rugged environment. Across the feature, makeup artistry by Kennedy and hair styling by Maranda Widlund enhance the visual narrative, which pairs intricate accessories and structured garments with the movement of horses. The project highlights an editorial approach that shifts between intimate, macro-focused beauty portraits and expansive, action-oriented shots.
Project i-D Magazine · Duran
i-D Magazine’s 'Duran' editorial features model Anna de Rijk in a series of highly structured, avant-garde looks. Photographed by Viviane Sassen, the project explores surreal bodily geometry through deliberate, contorted posing and sharp silhouettes. The editorial, styled by fashion director Laëtitia Gimenez Adam, emphasizes graphic contrast through the juxtaposition of vivid, saturated studio backdrops and layered textile textures. Makeup artist Mathias van Hooff contributes bold beauty accents, while casting director Piotr Chamier facilitated the production. The imagery utilizes hard light and directional shadows to define the sculptural nature of the garments, cementing a graphic, editorial aesthetic.
Project i-D Magazine · Welcome to Dior’s New Dawn
i-D Magazine presents 'Welcome to Dior’s New Dawn,' a fashion editorial featuring model Cruz Kahlbetzer in a series of woodland-inspired portraits. Photographed by Matthias Vriens-McGrath, the project blends contemporary luxury fashion with a raw, tactile sensibility, moving between dark, high-contrast flash photography and soft, natural light compositions. The styling explores layered textures and classic sartorial elements set against dense foliage and park landscapes. The editorial was produced under the direction of editor-in-chief Thom Bettridge and editorial director Steff Yotka, with casting by Affa Osman and hair styling by Ryo Narushima. The work leverages a gritty, analogue film aesthetic to emphasize the interplay between sharp tailoring and the organic environment.
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