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Featured Paper Magazine projects
This week's top Paper Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Paper Magazine · Paper Magazine May 2026 Cover
For its May 2026 issue, Paper Magazine embraces a raw, high-octane energy, placing singer Zara Larsson at the center of an evocative visual narrative. The cover project leans into a grit-infused rock-and-roll aesthetic, grounding the subject on a dark motorcycle to create a sharp contrast against a backdrop of intense, red-hued storm clouds. Through a masterful application of low-key and chiaroscuro lighting, the composition emphasizes the metallic textures of the machine and the focused intensity of the entertainer, resulting in a frame that feels undeniably cinematic. The styling choices, curated by fashion editor and stylist Jared Ellner, balance casual rebellion with precision, layering an unbuttoned plaid shirt over a structured white bodysuit to ground the high-fashion editorial feel. The production is polished to perfection by the contributions of makeup artist Jimmy Stam and manicurist Analysse Hernandez, whose meticulous work ensures every detail aligns with the magazine’s bold, subversive brand identity. By synthesizing moody, dramatic atmospherics with a confident, centered portrait, the team has crafted an image that perfectly captures the spirit of contemporary music culture. This editorial piece serves as a striking example of modern magazine cover design, proving that even with a familiar medium, a strong narrative focus and rigorous technical execution can command immediate attention in a crowded media landscape.
Project Paper Magazine · Love Is Trending
Love Is Trending is a comprehensive fashion editorial series produced for Paper Magazine, exploring themes of connection and intimacy through a contemporary lens. Under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Justin Moran, the project captures a diverse cast of subjects in a series of dynamic, studio-based portraits. Photographer James Emmerman employs a clean, high-key aesthetic across the collection, utilizing stark white seamless backdrops to isolate figures and emphasize sculptural silhouettes. The styling oscillates between structured monochromatic tailoring and layered, playful streetwear, highlighting a broad spectrum of textures from leather and silk to plush knits and denim. By stripping away extraneous environment, the focus remains entirely on the expressive interactions and emotive body language of the talent, including model Josephine Dupont.
Project Paper Magazine · Chappell Roan
Paper Magazine features singer Chappell Roan in an editorial portrait series lensed by photographer Hector Clark. The creative production focuses on avant-garde styling, capturing the subject through a mix of Moody and Raw aesthetics that highlight elaborate hair work and structured, theatrical fashion choices. Shot on analogue film, the project leans into a monochrome palette with distinct textures, grounding the high-concept wardrobe against a dark studio backdrop. The series maintains a consistent editorial tone throughout each portrait.
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