Sixteen Journal

Sixteen Journal · Places of Worship

Sixteen Journal’s 'Places of Worship' is an expansive editorial series that explores the intersection of coastal isolation and human artifice. Photographed by Michael Bailey Gates, the project leans into a raw, tactile aesthetic, utilizing monochrome film to examine themes of solitude and surrealism within weathered, rustic environments. With fashion styling by Shawn Lakin, the series moves between candid portraiture and highly staged tableau, featuring appearances by Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Jane Moseley, and Bailey Gates himself. The imagery emphasises organic textures—ranging from sun-drenched dune grasses and sea-swept timber to concrete and stone—to create a cohesive, earthy atmosphere. Hair by Rob Talty, makeup by Sandy Ganzer, and set design by Ava Villafañe provide a nuanced, polished layer to the otherwise elemental and moody compositions.

Sixteen Journal · They Named it Twice

Sixteen Journal explores cinematic history and architectural relics in the editorial project 'They Named it Twice.' Photographer Mark Mahaney documents a series of archival objects, ranging from Orson Welles' nose mold to vintage 35mm cinema equipment and iconic New York filming locations. The series utilizes analogue film techniques to bridge the gap between historical artifacts and contemporary photography. By incorporating clean, monochrome compositions alongside long-exposure captures of urban nightscapes, the work maintains a moody, documentary-focused aesthetic that emphasizes industrial texture and nostalgic detail.

Sixteen Journal · Mumbai

Sixteen Journal presents Mumbai, an evocative documentary and editorial series by photographer Bharat Sikka. Through a observational lens, the project captures the interplay of light, shadow, and architecture across the urban landscape, from the intimate interiors of vintage cinema halls to expansive coastal vistas. The series leans into a documentary aesthetic, utilizing natural light and an earthy, desaturated color palette to frame daily life. By documenting both solitary portraits and expansive environmental shots, the work examines the textures and atmosphere of the city through a moody and authentic lens.

Sixteen Journal · Sixteen Journal April 2025 Covers

Sixteen Journal presents a series of visual narratives for its April 2025 covers, reflecting an editorial approach to portraiture and movement. The project explores diverse aesthetic modes, ranging from high-contrast studio portraiture with dramatic lighting to raw, documentary-style captures featuring outdoor motion. Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Xavier Encinas, the series employs a mix of clean, high-key studio setups and moody, monochromatic compositions. Technical execution varies from analogue-inspired grain to sharp, cool-toned imagery, grounded by consistent graphic typography. Photography contributions include work by Emily Lipson, Jack Davison, Joe Lai, and Sonia Szóstak, with fashion direction overseen by Victoire Simonney and Ai Kamoshita.

Sixteen Journal · Kristine Lindseth for Sixteen Journal

This fashion editorial for Sixteen Journal features model Kristine Lindseth in a series of highly textured, analogue portraits. Photographer Sonia Szóstak captures the subject through a raw, nostalgic lens, utilizing visible film grain, natural light, and high-contrast monochrome tones to emphasize both form and garment detail. The production leans into a stripped-back studio aesthetic, with set design by Michał Zomer and casting by Julia Asaro. Hair by Dora Roberti and makeup by Marianna Yurkiewicz provide a consistent, polished finish that anchors the varied compositions, which range from intimate, soft-focus portraits to contact-sheet style grids that highlight the mechanics of the film process.

Sixteen Journal · SCREEN TEST

Sixteen Journal presents SCREEN TEST, a fashion editorial series that explores structured silhouettes and dramatic styling. Through a mix of vibrant, saturated backdrops and neutral studio settings, the project highlights contrasting textures—from voluminous faux fur and layered pinstripes to sheer drapery and graphic prints. Photographer Felix Cooper captures the collection with a consistent editorial polish, utilizing soft, directional lighting to emphasize the sculptural qualities of each ensemble. The imagery, styled by Victoire Simonney, features model Luna Passos across various, distinct looks. Behind-the-scenes artistry is provided by hair stylist Diego Da Silva and makeup artist Caroline Fenouil, with set design by Felix Gesnouin. The editorial leans into minimalist and clean aesthetics, occasionally integrating elements of analogue film and monochromatic compositions to refine the visual narrative.

Sixteen Journal · Sixteen Journal x Jacquemus Special Cover

The Sixteen Journal x Jacquemus special cover story is a fashion editorial series that explores the intersection of high fashion and technical artistry. Shot by photographer Emily Lipson, the project features model Aylah Peterson in a variety of high-contrast compositions that blend studio precision with cinematic staging. The editorial leans into a behind-the-scenes aesthetic, often incorporating professional camera equipment and lighting rigs into the frames. Styling by Victoire Simonney emphasizes sculptural silhouettes, graphic prints, and layered textures, while set designer Viola Vitali provides a mix of neutral studio backdrops and dramatic, painted landscapes. Using techniques ranging from analogue film to clean, directional lighting, the series balances raw, candid moments with polished, avant-garde portraiture.

Sixteen Journal · Bobbi Menuez

Sixteen Journal leans into a raw, multifaceted visual narrative with their latest feature on Bobbi Menuez, transcending the boundaries of traditional media to deliver a poignant exploration of identity and space. Through the lens of photographer Michael Bailey Gates, this editorial series employs a masterful blend of cinematic storytelling and stark, analogue film techniques to capture a subject who is as enigmatic as they are expressive. The project oscillates between the theatrical and the intimate, shifting from surreal, leopard-print-clad compositions that prioritize high-contrast graphic tension to quiet, documentary-style portraits set against the gritty, industrial backdrop of concrete bridges and unadorned walls. Fashion Editor and Stylist Shawn Lakin curates an aesthetic that feels both playful and profoundly grounded, using textures like fishnet, leather, and layered tissue paper to create a visual lexicon that is distinctly modern. Throughout the series, the lighting ranges from harsh, direct flash to soft, diffused natural light, emphasizing the raw surfaces of the environments and the focused, unflinching gaze of Menuez. By balancing high-art portraiture with spontaneous, lifestyle-inflected frames, the team—under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Xavier Encinas—has crafted a feature that feels less like a static fashion spread and more like an immersive fine art experience. It is a striking testament to the power of editorial collaboration, where the wardrobe and setting function as active, symbolic participants in a larger, evolving narrative.

Sixteen Journal · A Tribute to Yayoi Kusama

In an evocative tribute to the singular vision of Yayoi Kusama, Sixteen Journal bridges the gap between high-end luxury fashion and the raw, expressive language of fine art. This editorial campaign centers on a striking, sculptural interaction between the human form and a vibrant, patterned bodysuit, functioning as a living canvas that leans heavily into pop art sensibilities. Photographer Joe Lai masterfully employs studio strobe lighting to pull the model from a deep, non-reflective black void, ensuring every intricate detail of the blue-on-white crackle makeup, applied by artist Lauren Reynolds, remains in sharp focus. Fashion Editor and Stylist Matthew Josephs orchestrates the ensemble with precision, selecting bold circular patches in primary hues that directly echo Kusama's lifelong fascination with rhythmic, repetitive motifs. Beyond mere garment documentation, the project operates as a cinematic study of texture and form, where the careful collaboration of the creative team transforms a studio session into a sophisticated gallery-worthy statement. By blending the precision of studio photography with the chaotic beauty of abstract stylistic themes, the editorial captures a spirit of defiance and creative play. It is a calculated piece of visual storytelling that confirms how luxury fashion houses and editorial platforms can successfully interrogate historical artistic legacies through the modern, highly stylized lens of contemporary print media.

Sixteen Journal · The Photographic Gesture

The Photographic Gesture for Sixteen Journal serves as a masterclass in the intersection of human movement and high-fashion editorial. Through a series of monochromatic compositions, the project elevates the studio portrait into an exploration of sculptural form and minimalist aesthetic. Photographer Cruz Zimmer commands the frame with a series of high-contrast images that utilize studio strobe lighting to emphasize texture, from the raw sheen of leather to the delicate layers of tulle and sheer fabrics. Fashion director Victoire Simonney curates an evocative visual narrative where clothing becomes architectural; heavy, structured pieces are juxtaposed against ethereal, flowing silhouettes, creating a rhythmic dialogue between the model and their attire. Featuring the compelling presence of model Aluel Keror, the work leans into a cinematic quality that feels both timeless and fiercely contemporary. The deliberate use of chiaroscuro lighting techniques adds dramatic depth to the series, while the varied, often geometric posing—supported by thoughtful casting from Evagria Sergeeva—transforms the body into a conduit for emotional expression. With the precision of a manicurist like Fanny Santa Rita and the subtle, refined beauty work of makeup artist Caroline Fenouil, every detail reinforces a commitment to clean, graphic minimalism. Ultimately, the project captures the quiet power of the body in space, positioning the studio environment as a site of profound sartorial and physical inquiry.

Sixteen Journal · Coney Island Kiss

Sixteen Journal · Sixteen Journal Vol. 13 Cover

Sixteen Journal Vol. 13 features an editorial cover captured by photographer Diego Bendezu. The image utilizes a vertical composition to frame a costumed subject adorned in textured, fibrous attire and a sculpted headpiece. Stark red foreground lighting contrasts against a backdrop of sunlit mountain peaks set beneath a twilight sky. The visual narrative incorporates surreal elements, including a handheld wooden staff, while bold white typography completes the magazine cover design.