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Featured Side-note projects
This week's top Side-note projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Side-note · ALL I EVER WANTED
The latest campaign from Side-note, titled ALL I EVER WANTED, serves as a masterclass in editorial portraiture, seamlessly blending the line between commercial allure and high-concept artistry. The project captures a series of intimate, contemplative moments that lean into natural light to highlight the raw, organic beauty of the subject, model Sabine Glud. Working with the vision of fashion editor and stylist Emma Kalfus, the imagery oscillates between serene, aquatic-inspired compositions and stark, studio-driven setups. Whether posing against a dramatic, saturated backdrop or reclining on a rugged coastline, the aesthetic remains grounded in a sophisticated, neutral color palette that emphasizes the tactile qualities of the styling. The jewelry takes center stage, with layered baroque pearls and intricate metalwork serving as the narrative heartbeat of the series. By utilizing techniques ranging from cinematic underwater shots to classic studio strobe lighting, the team creates a visual language that feels both timeless and deeply current. The photography moves beyond simple product placement, opting instead to build a world where subtle, delicate accessories are elevated through textured layering and intentional, candid postures. This editorial campaign effectively positions the brand within a refined lifestyle context, celebrating a soft, authentic elegance that feels both curated and effortlessly attainable throughout every frame.
Project Side-note · DAY AND NIGHT
DAY AND NIGHT is an editorial series for Side-note that explores the interplay between light and shadow through a collection of high-fashion portraiture. Photographer Melie Hirtz leads the visual direction, capturing a range of moods from soft, clean studio aesthetics to low-key, chiaroscuro-heavy compositions. The project channels a minimalist sensibility, utilizing directional hard light and cool-toned diffusion to define form and texture. Styling by Karla Clarke and Lia Sadeghi anchors the series with clean silhouettes and statement accessories. The beauty aesthetic is marked by wet-look finishes and precise graphic accents, with hair styling by Gor Duryan and makeup by Gillian Campbell. Casting, directed by Theo Spencer, completes the execution.
Project Side-note · Proportion
Proportion is an editorial fashion series for Side-note that explores the relationship between structured tailoring and surreal, miniature environments. The imagery leans into a diorama-like aesthetic, using clean studio lighting to frame models Emily Baker and Muna Mahamed against elaborate, toy-scaled landscapes and architectural props. Photographed by Jake Terrey, the project balances avant-garde styling with precise, minimalist compositions. Hair styling by Daren Borthwick complements the sculptural silhouettes and pinstriped garments, with the work employing a mix of monochrome grading and natural light to heighten the contrast between the human subject and the tiny, fabricated worlds.
Project Side-note · Side Note: Volume 2 - ' The First Time'
Side Note presents Volume 2, 'The First Time,' a fashion editorial series that focuses on the interplay of texture and accessory detail. Photographer Claudia Smith captures the collection through a series of close-up portraits and macro product shots, defined by a vibrant orange and red palette and consistent, clean lighting. Featuring model Charlotte Moffart, the project balances soft portraiture with sharp, structured product focus. Stylist Karla Clarke anchors the visual narrative through layered gold chain-link accessories, denim, and tweed textiles. The work utilizes editorial techniques and hard light to draw attention to material finishes, from polished leather boots to metallic watch faces.
Project Side-note · Western Australia
Side-note explores the rugged landscapes and rural culture of Western Australia in this editorial photography project. Captured by photographer Rob Tennent, the series leans into a documentary aesthetic to frame candid moments of life in the region, ranging from quiet rural settings to active outdoor scenes. Technically driven by analogue film and natural light, the work utilizes warm color grading and distinct 1970s-inspired styling to establish a nostalgic tone. The project prioritizes authentic, lifestyle-oriented composition across various rural terrains, emphasizing raw environments and candid human interactions.
Project Side-note · It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village is a conceptual fashion editorial for Side-note that explores the relationship between scale and sartorial structure. Through a series of surreal, Lilliputian compositions, the project positions the human form within meticulously crafted miniature environments, ranging from sprawling toy landscapes to intimate dioramas featuring tiny figures and architectural models. Photographer and creative director Jake Terrey employs cinematic and clean lighting techniques to anchor the whimsical set design of Jasmine Christie. The styling, led by Karla Clarke, balances the playfulness of the miniature props with sharp, avant-garde tailoring and varied textures, from voluminous red dresses and pinstripe suits to structured denim and sheer capes. The production is supported by hair styling from Daren Borthwick and make-up by Teneille Sorgiovanni, resulting in a cohesive visual narrative that leans into monochromatic palettes and high-contrast studio portraiture.
Project Side-note · Troye Sivan
Side-note features artist Troye Sivan in a series of editorial portraits that lean into minimalist studio aesthetics. The project, led by creative director Karla Clarke and photographer Daphne Nguyen, utilizes clean, solid-color backdrops to draw focus to contemporary silhouettes and detailed garment textures, including leather, denim, and tailored outerwear. The imagery adopts a raw yet polished approach, often relying on natural light to cast directional shadows that contour the subject. Styled by Nichhia Wippell, the wardrobe transitions between relaxed denim ensembles and structured, dark attire, capturing a candid, expressive tone throughout. With hair styling by Sophie Roberts and make-up by Gillian Campbell, the project maintains a cohesive visual identity across the vertical, editorial frames.
Project Side-note · Volume 2
Side-note explores contemporary silhouettes and tactile layering in Volume 2, a fashion editorial project that highlights intricate garment textures and bold color palettes. The collection balances structured tailoring with casual, utilitarian pieces, set against a clean, minimalist backdrop that draws focus to material detail. The series features editorial photography by Blake Azar, who utilizes soft, natural light to accentuate the finish of leather accessories and the complex weaves of knitwear. Hair styling by Koh and make-up by Filomena Natoli complete the looks, providing a refined polish to the diverse wardrobe showcased throughout the project.
Project Side-note · Volume 2: Suspicious Minds
Volume 2: Suspicious Minds is a fashion editorial series for Side-note, executed with a cinematic eye for texture and silhouette. The project leans into a moody, narrative-driven aesthetic, moving between manicured outdoor estates and dimly lit, historic interiors to build an atmospheric visual language. Captured by photographer Edward Mulvihill under the creative direction of Emma Kalfus, the campaign emphasizes contrast through both monochrome and warm, low-key lighting. Karla Clarke’s fashion styling centers on structural elements—from voluminous fur and tailored suits to glossy vinyl and delicate pearl accessories—while hair styling by Georgia Ramman and make-up by Teneille Sorgiovanni refine the polished yet gritty editorial tone.
Project Side-note · Volume 1
Volume 1 acts as a foundational fashion editorial project for Side-note, navigating the intersection of structured design and industrial environments. The series leans into high-contrast monochrome imagery and analogue film aesthetics, prioritising tactile details in outerwear and metallic hardware. Photographer Oliver Begg captures the collection across a variety of urban settings, using motion blur and natural light to frame dynamic movement against architectural textures like shipping containers and chain-link fencing. The project features cohesive fashion styling by Nichhia Wippell, complemented by hair work from Daren Borthwick and make-up by Peter Beard.
Side-note · Vol 2: Born to be Wilde
Side-note explores sculptural silhouettes and textile movement in Vol 2: Born to be Wilde, a fashion editorial series that shifts between industrial outdoor settings and minimalist studio environments. The project prioritizes high-contrast textures, pairing intricate knitwear and fringe garments with metallic accents to create a cinematic mood. Photographer Edward Mulvihill leads the visual direction, capturing subjects in a range of natural light and chiaroscuro lighting conditions. Fashion stylists Karla Clarke and Emma Kalfus curate an aesthetic grounded in monochrome palettes and deliberate tailoring, while set designer Ewan Bell provides structured backgrounds that ground the movement of the apparel. Hair by Daren Borthwick and make-up by Victoria Baron complete the polished, editorial look.
Project Side-note · KAPA
KAPA is an editorial fashion series for Side-note that centers on architectural form and the interplay of dramatic silhouettes. The project leans into a high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing sculptural headpieces and intricate lace textiles to create striking, avant-garde imagery. Photographer Georges Antoni leads the project with a clean, controlled studio approach, supported by fashion styling from Natalie Petrevski. The work is defined by a rigorous use of monochrome palettes and low-key chiaroscuro lighting, which emphasizes the structural qualities of the garments. Hair stylist Daren Borthwick and make-up artist Gillian Campbell provide the polished, textured finishes that complete the series.
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