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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 · Hilary Duff by Anna Koblish
Paper Magazine features Hilary Duff in this editorial portrait series, captured by photographer Anna Koblish. The shoot leans into a playful, high-energy aesthetic, incorporating clean studio lighting and high-speed freeze techniques to document dynamic movement and expressive styling. Creative production involves intricate art direction, with the imagery highlighting detailed gemstone embellishments and floral accents. The session features fashion styling by Jason Rembert, hair styling by Barb Thompson, and makeup artistry by Kelsey Deenihan.
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.
Project Paper Magazine · Paper Magazine October 2026 Covers
Paper Magazine presents its October 2026 cover series featuring entertainers Tyla and Hilary Duff. The editorial project captures high-contrast aesthetics through pop photography and clean, studio-lit compositions. Photographer Sarah Pardini leads the visual direction, working with stylists Jason Rembert and Lee Trigg to craft distinct looks for the cover subjects. The imagery utilizes vibrant color palettes, including warm pink gradients and sharp flash-lit settings to create a textured, graphic finish for the editorial print feature.
Project Paper Magazine · Paper Magazine September 2026 Cover
Paper Magazine features actor Gillian Anderson on its September 2026 cover, presenting a theatrical editorial portrait. The imagery leans into an avant-garde aesthetic, centered on a sculptural gown paired with a distinct antler headpiece. Captured with crisp studio lighting, the monochrome composition utilizes a dark backdrop to emphasize the subject. Hair styling by Paul Jones and makeup by Amanda Grossman complement the stylized, high-contrast look of this print editorial project.
Project Paper Magazine · Dentro del universo de Bodine
Dentro del universo de Bodine is a fashion editorial series for Paper Magazine, featuring a study in movement and coordinated theatricality. The project moves from a minimalist studio setting to an urban landscape, using a clean aesthetic to highlight structured textiles and tulle. Photographer Joaquin Castillo captures a series of rhythmic compositions, ranging from intimate portraits of model Dia Crosse to synchronized processions of dancers. The imagery leans into the contrast between soft, voluminous fabrics and sharp, monochrome grading, utilising natural light to define the silhouettes of the performers. The series is grounded by hair styling from Takayuki Umeda, who contributes to the uniform, masked aesthetic across the group portraits. The project makes extensive use of monochrome and analogue film techniques to emphasize texture.
Project Paper Magazine · Gillian Anderson Can Haunt Us Anytime
Paper Magazine presents a series of editorial portraits featuring actor Gillian Anderson, exploring highly conceptual and theatrical visual themes. The project employs a moody, low-key lighting approach across its varied compositions to emphasize stark contrast and character-driven silhouettes. The execution relies on precise styling and dramatic set elements, ranging from intricate textile applications to ornate props and costume pieces. Hair styling by Paul Jones and makeup by Amanda Grossman complement the deliberate, dark aesthetic, grounding the project in a refined editorial style that leans into chiaroscuro techniques and clean composition.
Project Paper Magazine · Your Favorite Model’s Favorite Model
Paper Magazine presents 'Your Favorite Model’s Favorite Model,' a fashion editorial feature that explores color, texture, and playful iconography. Captured by photographer Jonas Huckstorf with styling by Arut Arustamyan, the series utilizes bold, saturated palettes to highlight sculptural silhouettes and high-gloss materials. Featuring model Soap Collins, the editorial leans into a clean, studio-led aesthetic, integrating surrealist props like toy botanicals and brick-built architectural models. Through warm, polished lighting, the imagery emphasizes a juxtaposition between high fashion garments and whimsical, constructed elements.
Project Paper Magazine · Paper Magazine Music August 2026 Cover
For the August 2026 issue of Paper Magazine, the editorial team leaned into a refined aesthetic for their Music cover, featuring entertainer Blu Detiger in a striking studio portrait that perfectly captures the intersection of high-fashion and contemporary sound. Captured by photographer Vincenzo Dimino, the image utilizes sophisticated beauty light to emphasize the subject’s sleek, dual-toned hair while highlighting the crisp textures of her denim-heavy ensemble. The composition remains intentionally clean, set against a deep charcoal grey backdrop that allows the bold orange PAPER MUSIC typography to pop with effortless authority. Fashion editor and stylist Angelina Cantu masterfully curated the look, centering the visual narrative on a standout clutch accessory with an ornate gold clasp that anchors the shot. The production is a masterclass in editorial minimalism, achieving a polished, commercial finish that feels both modern and accessible. With meticulous attention to detail provided by hair stylist Peter Gray, makeup artist Deanna Melluso, and manicurist Yukie Miyakawa, the project avoids over-stylization, instead opting for a natural light approach that elevates the subject’s raw presence. This cover successfully balances the magazine's long-standing reputation for provocative pop culture commentary with a sleek, high-end visual language that speaks directly to the current appetite for curated, fashion-forward storytelling in the broader media and entertainment landscape.
Project Paper Magazine · Blu DeTiger is Ready to Roar
In a sophisticated editorial feature for Paper Magazine, musician Blu DeTiger takes center stage, commanding the frame with a presence that feels both intimate and grand. This media and entertainment showcase hinges on the tension between bold sartorial choices and a minimalist studio aesthetic, expertly captured by photographer Vincenzo Dimino. By utilizing clean lines and a neutral grey backdrop, the imagery allows the subject to shine, oscillating between cinematic, low-key chiaroscuro setups that emphasize dramatic texture and airy, natural light compositions that feel effortlessly contemporary. Fashion editor Angelina Cantu curates a wardrobe that defines the narrative, pairing structured black tailoring and rich velvet with the fluid sheen of satin dresses, while hair stylist Peter Gray and makeup artist Deanna Melluso craft a polished, versatile look that anchors the visual storytelling. Throughout the series, the editorial employs a live-action technique that captures subtle movement, from the rhythmic flow of long blonde waves to the dynamic draping of garments. The result is a study in modern magnetism, where the interplay of light and shadow highlights the subject's confidence. Every frame prioritizes a minimalist, glossy finish, ensuring the focus remains squarely on the artist's persona. Through this collaboration, the team successfully bridges the gap between high-fashion editorial polish and the raw, expressive energy of a modern musician, creating a defining portrait of a star in the ascendancy.
Project Paper Magazine · SARAB
SARAB, a compelling editorial project featured in Paper Magazine, masterfully bridges the gap between traditional modest dress and the avant-garde sensibilities of contemporary luxury fashion. Photographed by Gustavo Chams, the series functions as a visual exploration of cultural identity, expertly weaving together contrasting elements of heritage and modern design. By juxtaposing iconic garments like the niqab and hijab with unconventional styling choices—such as neon eyelash extensions, rhinestone-encrusted masks, and western-inspired accessories—the project creates a surreal, high-fashion narrative that defies standard sartorial categorization. The execution relies on a diverse range of technical approaches, shifting fluidly from the intimate, highly controlled environment of studio strobe portraiture to expansive, cinematic desert landscapes captured with natural light. This duality emphasizes the tactile nature of the intricate textiles, from metallic mesh and dense pleating to ornate gold embroidery, while simultaneously inviting the viewer into a space of theatrical introspection. With a distinct editorial minimalism present in the close-up portraits and a dreamlike quality achieved through techniques such as double exposure, SARAB cements itself as a striking meditation on modern identity. Through this lens, Chams highlights a powerful dialogue between heritage and rebellion, resulting in a cohesive, visually arresting spread that feels both deeply rooted in tradition and provocatively experimental.
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