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This week's top The Cut projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project The Cut · Olivia Wilde Had to Disappear
For this striking feature in The Cut titled Olivia Wilde Had to Disappear, photographer Chloe Chippendale orchestrates a sophisticated visual narrative that masterfully balances high-fashion rigor with an intimate, candid sensibility. Within the landscape of Magazines, Media & Entertainment, the editorial portrait series captures actress Olivia Wilde through a lens of refined minimalism, utilizing a series of carefully curated ensembles—from sharp, gender-bending tuxedo tailoring to fluid, ivory-hued gowns. Chippendale employs a mix of natural light and moody, low-key chiaroscuro lighting to draw out the tactile quality of the fabrics against deep, mottled charcoal backgrounds, grounding the subject in a space that feels both cinematic and raw. The visual cohesion of the shoot is supported by the precise fashion styling of Jessica Willis, while hair stylist Mark Townsend and makeup artist Lilly Pollan lean into an aesthetic of effortless, wavy-haired grace that allows Wilde’s presence to command the frame. Whether she is captured in a mid-stride black-and-white sequence or posing amid vintage studio relics, the imagery functions as an exercise in editorial restraint. By stripping away extraneous noise, the project emphasizes a singular, composed silhouette, resulting in a series of images that feel simultaneously timeless and urgently modern, perfectly aligning with the magazine's reputation for elevated, personality-driven storytelling.
Project The Cut · Tom Ford x The Cut - L'IMPORTANT C'E ...
Luxury fashion house Tom Ford meets the sharp, journalistic lens of The Cut in this expansive editorial portrait series, which masterfully captures the essence of modern tailoring. By stripping away the noise of high-concept sets, photographers Louise & Maria Thornfeldt rely on studio strobe lighting and a crisp, high-key aesthetic to elevate the collection into a study of form and texture. The project leans into editorial minimalism, allowing the intricate details of each garment—from the sheen of cream-colored silk to the matte finish of structured leather—to take center stage against a stark, clean backdrop. Fashion editor Gerry O'Kane orchestrates a sophisticated visual narrative, bridging the gap between high-fashion commercial polish and intimate portraiture. Through the hair styling of Gabriel de Fries and precise makeup artistry by Tatsu Yamanaka, the diverse cast, including Indya Moore, Lou Doillon, and Kristen McMenamy, is presented with a raw, intentional clarity. The resulting imagery functions as a dialogue between the structured elegance defined by designer Haider Ackermann and the individual character of each subject. By blending natural light with controlled studio environments, the series establishes a timeless, monochromatic mood that highlights the sharpness of lapels and the clean, geometric hardware of the accessories, ultimately defining a new standard for luxury editorial portraiture that feels both aspirational and deeply grounded in reality.
Project The Cut · The Cut December 2025 Special Issue Cover
The Cut’s December 2025 Special Issue cover features an editorial series that leans into minimalist architectural framing and sculptural fashion silhouettes. Captured by photographer Szilveszter Mako under the creative direction of Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Peoples, the series utilizes a monochrome and desaturated palette to highlight the interplay between structured garments and geometric set design. Fashion stylist Jessica Willis anchors the aesthetic, pairing voluminous, retro-inspired looks with the controlled, diorama-like environments crafted by set designer Lane Vineyard. The imagery features precise hair styling by Panos Papandrianos, makeup by Raoul Alejandre, and manicures by Leanne Woodley, resulting in a series that balances high-fashion rigor with a subtle, surreal edge through clean, diffused studio lighting.
Project The Cut · The Cut Summer 2025 Cover
Ethel Cain fronts The Cut’s Summer 2025 issue in an editorial feature captured by photographer Camille Vivier. The cover story leans into a nostalgic visual language, centering on the singer-songwriter in an olive green sheer lace gown detailed with tiered ruffles. Fashion editor and stylist Jessica Willis rounds out the creative direction, pairing the intricate garment with soft, earthy environmental elements including a classical stone urn and sprawling wild floral arrangements. The composition utilizes diffused soft light and neutral fabric drapes to maintain a cohesive, atmospheric tone throughout the editorial.
Project The Cut · The Cut March 2025 Cover
For The Cut's March 2025 issue, actor Meghann Fahy appears as the cover subject in a series of editorial portraits. Photographed by Nagi Sakai, the feature emphasizes sharp tailoring and sculptural silhouettes, capturing the subject against a mix of neutral studio backdrops and warm wood-paneled walls. Fashion direction by Dione Davis centers on structured, contemporary garments, with the imagery utilizing clean, soft lighting to highlight tactile details in the wardrobe. The editorial, overseen by Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Peoples, includes hair styling by Jacob Rozenberg, makeup by Ren Nobuko, and manicures by Nori.
Project The Cut · We're All in Olandria's Orbit
The Cut features Olandria Carthen in the editorial project We're All in Olandria's Orbit. Captured by photographer Mikael Schulz, the portrait series leans into a clean and polished aesthetic, utilizing bright beauty light to emphasize radiant skin and minimalist framing. The series showcases precise styling by Emma Oleck, with hair by Elizabeth Semande and makeup artistry by Ngozi Esther Edeme. The portraits employ soft, directional lighting against neutral studio backdrops to maintain a consistent editorial look throughout the collection.
Project The Cut · Defining sex and cool
The Cut explores contemporary style in the editorial feature 'Defining sex and cool,' a fashion project captured through a series of portrait and movement-based images. The photography, lensed by Luna Conte, situates model Roxane Plaza within clean, minimalist environments, utilizing natural light and an editorial lens to emphasize layered apparel and textured silhouettes. The project incorporates writing from Cathy Horyn, providing a narrative complement to the visual series. The imagery leans into a clean, warm aesthetic, featuring sharp architectural lines and sculptural details that serve as a backdrop for the presented apparel designs.
Project The Cut · Salma Hayek by Julia Noni
This editorial feature for The Cut captures actor Salma Hayek in a series of portraits photographed by Julia Noni. The collection moves between intimate interior vignettes and urban settings, utilizing natural light to highlight textural details from lace gowns to glossy patent leather. The project channels a clean, editorial aesthetic, balancing sharp architectural lines with organic elements. Fashion styling by Jessica Willis, hair styling by Laurie Zanoletti, and makeup by Kelly McClain provide a consistent visual narrative throughout the series. Production for the shoot was managed by Anna Rybus.
Project The Cut · Lily Allen Has More to Say
For this editorial feature in The Cut, entertainer Lily Allen is captured in a series of portraits by photographer Aidan Zamiri. The project presents a blend of studio aesthetics, moving from bright, clean compositions against vibrant backdrops to intimate, moody frames that utilize analogue film textures and grainy finishes. Fashion editor and stylist Jessica Willis curated the wardrobe, supported by hair stylist Dylan Chavles, makeup artist Frankie Boyd, and manicurist Nori. The project incorporates set design by Caz Slattery, completing an editorial look that shifts between high-contrast portraits and softer, natural light studies.
Project The Cut · Quen Blackwell Is Coming for Hollywood
The Cut features content creator Quenlin Blackwell in this editorial portrait series, captured by photographers Mar + Vin. The project explores themes of duality and reflection, utilizing a highly stylized approach to portraiture that pairs Blackwell with a matching mannequin. Fashion editor Jessica Willis leans into a nostalgic aesthetic, coordinating retro-inspired bobs and matching attire across both the subject and the mannequin. The imagery ranges from monochrome, sepia-toned compositions to high-contrast, symmetrical portraits set against vibrant yellow backdrops. The editorial is supported by hair styling from Nikki Nelms, makeup by Michaela Bosch, and manicures by Nori.
Project The Cut · Salma Hayek by Julia Noni
This editorial spread for The Cut features actor Salma Hayek in a series of portraits captured by photographer Julia Noni. The project explores a variety of textures and settings, ranging from minimalist interior compositions to vibrant, detail-oriented tabletop arrangements. Fashion editor Jessica Willis leads the styling, supported by hair stylist Laurie Zanoletti and makeup artist Kelly McClain. The execution relies on natural light and clean lines to frame the subject, incorporating elements like metallic accents, structured drapery, and urban architectural backdrops. The work uses editorial techniques including analogue film and controlled flash to shift between intimate portraiture and high-contrast still life.
Project The Cut · The Cut July/August 2026 Cover: Hann ...
For The Cut’s July/August 2026 cover story, photographer Coni Tarallo captures actor Hannah Einbinder in a masterclass of editorial portraiture. Leaning into a high-fashion aesthetic that prioritizes structural integrity and negative space, the series transforms a minimalist studio environment into a canvas for nuanced character work. With artful fashion direction from Jessica Willis, the shoot oscillates between sharp, tailored sophistication and fluid, tactile movement, highlighted by garments featuring cascading fringe, dramatic ruffles, and heavy pleating. Tarallo expertly employs a mix of natural light and studio strobe setups to ensure the interplay of light and shadow elevates the intricate textures of the wardrobe without ever overshadowing the subject. The resulting imagery is deeply composed, reflecting a calm, neutral intensity that speaks to the power of deliberate, quiet photography. The inclusion of hair styling by Davide Perfetti and makeup artistry by Mitch Yoshida ensures a polished, cohesive finish, while the clean, high-key lighting approach underscores the professional, modern vibe of the feature. By stripping away extraneous detail in favor of pure form, the project succeeds as a striking editorial statement, proving that in the world of high-end media, the most compelling narratives are often found in the tension between a steady gaze and impeccably structured silhouettes.
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