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Featured Mastermind Magazine projects
This week's top Mastermind Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Keira Knightley
For a recent issue of Mastermind Magazine, actor Keira Knightley features in a series of editorial portraits captured by photographer Alasdair McLellan. Under the creative direction of Marie-Amélie Sauvé, the shoot leans into an understated aesthetic, utilizing monochrome and warm-toned palettes to frame Knightley in natural, outdoor environments. Styling by Conor Manning complements the contemplative imagery, which makes extensive use of natural light and film-style textures. The production features hair styling by Luke Hersheson, makeup by Georgina Graham, and manicuring by Sabrina Gayle, with the creative output highlighting a candid approach to portrait photography.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Mastermind Magazine #19 Spring/Summer
Mastermind Magazine #19 for the Spring/Summer season serves as a masterclass in editorial portraiture, distilling the essence of modern celebrity through a high-concept, design-forward lens. Under the creative direction of Marie-Amélie Sauvé, the publication leans into a stark, minimalist visual language that prioritizes the subject above all else. By blending the raw intimacy of studio strobe lighting with the occasional softness of natural light, the issue captures a compelling range of talent, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloë Sevigny, and Alexander Skarsgård. The photography, contributed by industry stalwarts such as Craig McDean, Ethan James Green, and Theo Wenner, utilizes a disciplined black-and-white palette to emphasize texture and form. The design identity is instantly recognizable, characterized by bold, structured typography set against vibrant blue backdrops and clean white-bordered frames that ground each image. Whether exploring the playful, quiet detail of a ladybug on a subject's nose or the sharp, monochromatic edge of leather-clad portraiture, the issue remains deeply grounded in editorial minimalism. This edition not only highlights the collaborative prowess of stylists like Alice Goddard and Conor Manning but also reaffirms the magazine's commitment to sophisticated, deliberate visual storytelling. The resulting collection of portraits reads as a definitive archive of contemporary culture, where every frame is treated with the precision of fine art.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Issue 19
Issue 19 of Mastermind Magazine serves as a masterclass in editorial versatility, blending high-concept portraiture with an eclectic, curated aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and distinctly contemporary. Through the lens of photographer Roe Ethridge, the project explores a vibrant, narrative-driven visual language that channels the mundane alongside the precious. The editorial direction, spearheaded by fashion editor and stylist Conor Manning, leans into an intricate tapestry of textures—from vintage floral upholstery and checkered patterns to the glossy surfaces of patent leather clogs and silver timepieces. The imagery utilizes a mix of natural light and studio strobe to maintain an intimate atmosphere, while experiments with surreal double-exposure techniques add a dreamlike, cinematic quality to the portrait series. Megan Kiantos’s work as set designer is instrumental in grounding these portraits, creating domestic tableaux that feel staged yet personal. With beauty direction by makeup artist Susie Sobol and manicurist Lolly Koon, the styling emphasizes a sense of playful refinement. The result is a highly tactile, lifestyle-focused collection that navigates the intersection of fine art and commercial editorial, proving that everyday ephemera can be as visually arresting as high fashion. By layering analog sensibilities with modern styling, this issue solidifies Mastermind’s reputation for producing content that demands closer, lingering inspection.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Julia Nobis by Ethan James Green
In this evocative series for Mastermind Magazine, photographer Ethan James Green orchestrates a masterclass in editorial portraiture, stripping away the superfluous to center on the raw intersection of architectural fashion and human kineticism. Starring model Julia Nobis, the project leans into a rigorous monochromatic palette, where the interplay of light and shadow serves to amplify the sculptural quality of the garments. By utilizing high-speed freeze techniques, Green captures Nobis mid-air and in dynamic motion, effectively turning the studio into a stage for fluid, athletic grace. The styling, curated by Conor Manning, anchors this movement with avant-garde silhouettes—ranging from voluminous cloaks to stark, ruffled ensembles—that challenge traditional notions of form. Complementing this vision, Lucas Wilson and Hannah Murray provide a sharp, clean-lined aesthetic through slicked-back hair and precise makeup, ensuring the focus remains squarely on the dramatic silhouettes and textured fabrics. This editorial collaboration thrives on a minimalist ethos, where the stark grey studio backdrop allows the intricate details of each look to resonate with clarity. Through a sequence of highly disciplined poses and rapid-fire captures, the work reads as a sophisticated exploration of movement, elevating the commercial editorial portrait into a study of high-fashion performance and minimalist design.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Jude Law
Mastermind Magazine presents an editorial portrait series featuring actor Jude Law, captured by photographer Alasdair McLellan. The collection explores a documentary-inflected approach to portraiture, leaning into soft natural light and the textural qualities of analogue film to ground the subject within rural, outdoor environments. The project features creative direction by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and fashion styling by Conor Manning, focusing on layering and varied textile textures against woodland and field backdrops. The editorial utilizes monochrome and warm color palettes to maintain a clean, observational tone throughout the series.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Rooney Mara All That Matters
Mastermind Magazine features actor Rooney Mara in this editorial portrait series, captured by photographer Tess Ayano. The project leans into a monochrome aesthetic, utilizing soft, directional lighting against a neutral, textured grey studio backdrop to highlight the clean lines of the styling. Marie-Amélie Sauvé led the creative direction as Editor-in-Chief, with a focus on sharp, menswear-inspired tailoring and structured silhouettes. The visual narrative is supported by hair styling from Alexander Soltermann and makeup artistry by Lucy Bridge, favouring a polished, natural finish.
Project Mastermind Magazine · The Fix
The Fix for Mastermind Magazine is a fashion editorial series captured by photographer Julien Martinez Leclerc. With creative direction by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and styling by Xenia May Settel, the project leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing the expansive, stark horizon as a backdrop for sculptural silhouettes and technical outerwear. Featuring model Iselin Steiro, the imagery incorporates analogue film techniques and natural light to highlight high-contrast textures. The production includes hair styling by Damien Boissinot and makeup by Hiromi Ueda, with casting facilitated by Jussi Vuorenlehto and Piergiorgio Del Moro, and manicure work by Marie Rosa.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Photography Jody Rogac
This fashion editorial feature for Mastermind Magazine showcases a series of portraits and interior-set shots captured by photographer Jody Rogac. The collection leans into a clean, contemporary aesthetic, defined by minimalist architectural backgrounds and soft, natural light that highlights the tactile quality of knitwear, leather, and corduroy textures. The project features creative direction by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and styling by Xenia May Settel, who assemble a layered, polished wardrobe. Incorporating monochrome film techniques alongside vibrant color palettes, the series maintains a consistent editorial focus across its varied subjects and settings.
Project Mastermind Magazine · One Woman Show
Mastermind Magazine presents One Woman Show, a fashion editorial project that explores graphic design and portraiture. Photographed by David Sims, the series features model Dana Smith in a recurring display of playful surrealism. The imagery relies on collage techniques to place subjects against clean, solid backgrounds. With styling by fashion editor Xenia May Settel, the work incorporates textured garments, voluminous silhouettes, and sharp colour contrasts. Hair styling by Olivier Schawalder and makeup by Hiromi Ueda contribute to the defined, minimalist aesthetic. The project utilizes a consistent graphic arrangement to elevate editorial portraiture.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Best Regards
Best Regards is a beauty editorial feature for Mastermind Magazine, centered on avant-garde makeup artistry and conceptual studio portraiture. Photographer Richard Burbridge frames the work, which balances high-gloss metallic pigment applications with dramatic, graphic cosmetic details. The project features creative direction by Marie-Amélie Sauvé and makeup styling by Peter Philips. Hair styling by Stephane Lancien, manicures by Sylvie Vacca, and fashion editing by Xenia May Settel complete the production, emphasizing a polished and editorial aesthetic against stark, clean backdrops.
Project Mastermind Magazine · 2024
Mastermind Magazine presents a 2024 editorial feature that leans into the raw, tactile aesthetic of contemporary documentary photography. Captured by photographer Alasdair McLellan, the series moves through natural outdoor environments, juxtaposing lush green foliage and tall grass with weathered, graffiti-covered vehicles. The imagery utilizes analogue film and natural light to emphasize texture, from the intricate knit of Fair Isle sweaters to the high-contrast grain of monochrome portraiture. With hair by Damien Boissinot and make-up by Miranda Joyce, the aesthetic remains grounded, prioritising authentic skin tones and candid interactions over polished artifice. This editorial campaign highlights a mix of gritty, earthy tones and clean, directional lighting. The collection showcases a blend of portraiture and landscape elements that reflect a moody, organic approach to modern fashion storytelling.
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