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Featured Justsmile Magazine projects
This week's top Justsmile Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Justsmile Magazine · GIVĒON
In this evocative feature for Justsmile Magazine, the interplay between intimacy and iconicity defines a multifaceted editorial portrait series centered on the soulful performer Giveon. Under the astute creative direction of Bryce Thomas, the project navigates the duality of fame, transitioning seamlessly from the high-octane environment of a professional film set to the quiet, introspective spaces of a backstage dressing room. Photographer Bolade Banjo masterfully documents this transition, employing varied techniques ranging from stark studio strobe lighting to moody, natural light captures that lean into a cinematic, low-key aesthetic. The visual narrative is punctuated by the precise fashion styling of Yashua Simmons, whose work emphasizes sharp tailoring and textural contrasts, most notably in the recurrent use of deep red leather gloves and structured overcoats that anchor the imagery in contemporary editorial minimalism. By blending documentary-style candidness with polished, high-key portraits, the campaign captures the artist in a state of deliberate composure. The resulting body of work functions as both a sophisticated fashion study and an intimate character portrait, demonstrating how careful framing and deliberate lighting choices can transform a standard media feature into a compelling visual exploration of identity within the music and entertainment industry. With makeup artistry by Esther Foster, every frame maintains a cohesive, refined polish that bridges the gap between raw, backstage reality and the deliberate artifice of the studio.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Justsmile Issue 7 ‘What We Carry Forward,’ 100 years of Fendi, FW25 collection story
Featured in Issue 7 of Justsmile Magazine, 'What We Carry Forward' is a comprehensive fashion editorial celebrating the centenary of Fendi. The project highlights the FW25 collection through a series of studio-based compositions that emphasize the house's evolution in tailoring, knitwear, and tactile outerwear. Photographer Clay Stephen Gardner captures these structured silhouettes with a focus on clean lines and monochromatic palettes, utilizing soft directional lighting to define both the architectural garments and the subjects. The series features styling by Marcus Correa, whose work leans into a blend of delicate lace detailing, layered wools, and refined accessories. By pairing these contemporary pieces with vintage furniture and patterned textiles, the editorial creates a narrative of continuity and historical reflection. Production support is provided by Shay Johnson, with grooming contributions from hair stylist E Williams and makeup artist Mitch Yoshida.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Justsmile Magazine Issue 7 : "Family Matters"
For Issue 7 of Justsmile Magazine, titled "Family Matters," the editorial team presents a poignant exploration of intergenerational connection through the lens of contemporary menswear. Captured by photographer Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve, the series leans into a refined, narrative aesthetic, utilizing dense garden settings and clean studio backdrops to highlight the interplay between structured tailoring and intimate portraiture. Creative direction by Bryce Thomas and fashion styling by Yashua Simmons define the visual language of the project, which emphasizes rich textures—heavy wools, tweed overcoats, and structured knitwear—against an earthy color palette. The imagery makes consistent use of natural light to evoke a sense of warmth and reflection, often employing an analogue film aesthetic that heightens the raw, tactile quality of the wardrobe details. Throughout the series, the composition remains balanced and formal, focusing on the nuanced relationships between the subjects.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Louis Vuitton Mens Story
Justsmile Magazine presents a fashion editorial project titled Louis Vuitton Mens Story. This series explores contemporary menswear through a clean, studio-focused lens, highlighting tactile textures and structured tailoring. The work is captured by photographer Alexander Saladrigas, with fashion styling by Kevin Hunter. The imagery utilizes a monochrome aesthetic and minimalist compositions to emphasize the technical details and silhouettes of the Louis Vuitton collection. The production credits include hair styling by Shinya Nakagawa, makeup by Mitch Yoshida, casting by Aymeric, and set design by Taja Feistner.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Things We Just Smile About: Eyes on the Prize
Justsmile Magazine presents Things We Just Smile About: Eyes on the Prize, a fashion editorial that leans into minimalist, clean studio portraiture. The series explores contemporary silhouettes and textured sportswear through a restrained, high-contrast monochrome lens. Photographer Andrés Jaña captures model Malik Anderson against a seamless white backdrop, utilizing soft, directional lighting to emphasize the fabric detail and sharp lines of the apparel. The project integrates styling by Selena Liu and makeup by Yuui, balancing classic varsity elements with structured accessories.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Celine Goes East for Justsmile Issue 9
Celine Goes East is a fashion editorial series featured in Justsmile Magazine, Issue 9. The project explores a contrast between structured tailoring and organic, overgrown environments, captured through a lens of observational stillness. The imagery alternates between quiet outdoor settings, such as coastal boardwalks and wooded paths, and controlled studio portraiture that highlights monochromatic color palettes and bold knitwear textures. Photographer Simons Pinckney Finnerty anchors the aesthetic with a focus on natural light and an earthy, sometimes grainy, analogue finish. Creative direction by Bryce Thomas and fashion styling by Marcus Cuffie provide a cohesive visual language across the editorial, balancing utility-wear and high-end separates with casual, offbeat accessories. The project features models Adam Fisher, Noah Walker, and Samba Sall, casting by Aymeric, with editorial oversight from Editor-in-Chief Kevin Hunter. This series leans into a clean, minimalist approach, utilizing vertical compositions to emphasize both the garments' silhouettes and the subdued atmospheric conditions of the locations.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Special Hermès
In the pages of Special Hermès, Justsmile Magazine delivers a masterclass in editorial minimalism, stripping back the noise of high fashion to focus on the interplay between form, light, and tactile detail. Photographed by Valentin Hennequin, this series functions as a visual study in modern masculinity, where structured silhouettes meet fluid fabrics. Through a deliberate use of natural light and chiaroscuro techniques, Hennequin elevates the everyday attire of models Ibraheem Howell, Kaissan Ibrahima, and Pascal Thulin, lending a cinematic gravity to each portrait. The fashion direction, led by Stuart Williamson, leans into a sophisticated color palette of creams, olives, and deep blacks, punctuated by the strategic, bold use of patterned silk scarves that anchor the minimalist aesthetic. Every frame captures a balance between the architectural precision of the interiors and the organic movement of the garments, from sheer mesh to structured leather. With subtle styling contributions from hair artist Tosh and makeup artist Hicham Ababsa, the project feels intimate and lived-in rather than manufactured. By utilizing analogue film aesthetics alongside high-contrast black and white photography, the team achieves a timeless quality that feels both contemporary and classic. This editorial campaign succeeds by favoring understated elegance, ensuring that the luxury garments serve as a canvas for a contemplative, human-centric narrative that resonates across the luxury fashion industry.
Project Justsmile Magazine · One
In the latest editorial feature for Justsmile Magazine titled One, the intersection of high-end tailoring and unconventional silhouettes creates a striking visual narrative. The series, which draws heavily from the aesthetic sensibilities of luxury fashion houses, showcases an eclectic mix of structured blazers and tactical utility jackets paired unexpectedly with shorts and dress socks. Photographed by Sean Alexander Geraghty, the images move between the sterile precision of a studio strobe environment and the diffused, moody atmosphere of an overcast urban park. Under the keen eye of stylist Tommaso Palamin, model Viknes Waren anchors the collection, his neutral, focused presence allowing the layering of textures—from wool-blend outerwear to crisp poplin—to take center stage. The project deftly balances technical execution, utilizing high-speed freeze techniques to capture dynamic movement alongside deliberate, minimalist portraiture that leans into a contemporary editorial vernacular. With grooming by Marco Minunno and Andrea Severino Sailis, the aesthetic remains clean and precise, emphasizing the sharp lines and complex proportions of the garments. Ultimately, One reads as a study in modern tension, where the rigid formality of traditional menswear is disrupted by casual elements and playful styling, resulting in a cohesive portfolio that feels both rigorous in its craft and refreshingly experimental in its approach to modern luxury fashion storytelling.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Notes on Spring
Notes on Spring for Justsmile Magazine serves as a masterclass in editorial minimalism, stripping back the noise of the contemporary luxury fashion landscape to focus on the interplay between texture, silhouette, and human presence. By utilizing high-key lighting and a stark, clinical white studio backdrop, the imagery forces an immediate engagement with the high-end garments, allowing the interplay of materials—from rugged leather jackets to refined wool-like beanies—to take center stage. Under the watchful eye of photographer Clay Stephen Gardner, the project captures models Juanel Hernandez and Muhammad Fadel Lo in a series of contemplative poses that lean into an aesthetic of quiet luxury. The curation by fashion editor and stylist Marcus Correa elevates the narrative, masterfully layering knitwear and tailored blazers to create a sense of tactile depth that feels both timeless and urgent. With meticulous grooming support from hair stylist Shinya Nakagawa and makeup artist Mical Klip, the portraits maintain a consistent, poised atmosphere that feels inherently connected to the page, enhanced by the deliberate inclusion of magazine typography within the frame. This fashion editorial functions as a sophisticated dialogue between the model and the lens, proving that when the background is simplified, the nuance of modern menswear styling truly emerges, creating a resonant visual language that captures the spirit of the season with clarity and intent.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Justsmile SS26 Editorial
Justsmile Magazine takes a transportive approach to seasonal storytelling with its SS26 editorial, a sprawling visual narrative that bridges the gap between high-fashion sophistication and raw, documentary-style discovery. Through the lens of photographer Vivek Vadoliya, the project leans into an evocative, cinematic language that feels both studied and spontaneous. The editorial moves fluidly from the bustling, vibrant street life of India to the desolate, geometric patterns of remote salt flats, grounding the fashion in a sense of place that feels deeply authentic. Under the discerning eye of fashion editor and stylist Nikhil Mansata, the curation of pieces—ranging from sharp, structured tailoring to textural, cable-knit sweaters—acts as a counterpoint to the weathered, neoclassical stone architecture and sweeping landscapes. The execution relies heavily on natural light and dramatic low-key chiaroscuro, utilizing the soft, hazy warmth of golden hour to carve out silhouettes that feel contemplative rather than purely commercial. With art direction from Anthony Bones and casting led by Aymeric, the presence of models Amit Eapen and Nasir Chaudhary brings a grounded energy to the frame, ensuring that despite the editorial minimalism and cinematic polish, the human element remains at the center of the story. It is a masterclass in atmospheric portraiture, where light, shadow, and environment coalesce into a quiet, introspective journey that feels entirely distinct from standard seasonal campaigns.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Bijoy Jain Let's the Light In
In Bijoy Jain Let's the Light In, Justsmile Magazine offers a profound meditation on the intersection of human craftsmanship and the built environment. Through the lens of photographer Vivek Vadoliya, the project operates as an evocative documentary study of architectural philosophy, stripping away the excesses of modern real estate photography to reveal the soul of structural design. The series leans into a masterclass of natural light, utilizing deep terracotta tones and the rugged texture of weathered stone to anchor the viewer in a space that feels both ancient and contemporary. Stylist Nikhil Mansata helps curate an aesthetic that values minimalist tranquility over ornamentation, ensuring that every element—from the geometric interplay of wooden sculptures to the humble presence of a dog resting atop a grain-rich desk—contributes to a singular narrative of spatial harmony. By emphasizing high-contrast lighting and cinematic framing, the collection captures the quiet, scholarly rhythm of an architect's studio. This editorial approach transcends traditional property imagery, inviting the audience into a dialogue between light and shadow. The result is a series that reads as a love letter to the material world, proving that true luxury in real estate and architectural design is found in the deliberate, calm arrangement of space, light, and history.
Project Justsmile Magazine · Justsmile Issue 7 ‘What We Carry Forward’
Justsmile Issue 7, titled ‘What We Carry Forward’, is a fashion editorial series that explores the intersection of classic menswear and urban retail environments. Captured by photographer Tom Kneller, the project channels a documentary-style sensibility, framing subjects within the tactile settings of tailor shops, city rooftops, and storefront displays. Fashion editors Kevin Hunter and Marcus Correa focus on layered, textured ensembles, emphasizing tailored suiting, leather outerwear, and wool overcoats. The imagery frequently utilizes analogue film and natural light to establish a timeless, observational tone, blending behind-the-scenes fitting moments with polished, environmental portraits. Supporting the production, makeup artist Whittany Robinson and casting director Aymeric contribute to the project’s cohesive, narrative-driven aesthetic, which features models including Alexis Chaparro, Joshua Seth, and Malik Anderson.
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