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Featured The Motif Magazine projects
This week's top The Motif Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project The Motif Magazine · Beach Finds — Sticks and stones
Beach Finds — Sticks and stones is a fashion editorial feature for The Motif Magazine that explores the intersection of human form and rugged coastal landscapes. Through a series of minimalist spreads, the project employs an analogue film aesthetic to emphasize raw textures, from weathered driftwood and stone formations to the delicate weave of knit garments. Photographer Jeremy Young captures these elemental narratives with creative direction by Jakob de Tobon. The imagery relies on high-contrast monochrome grading and natural light to maintain a restrained, artistic composition. Fashion styling by Laura Stoloff and hair by Pål Berdahl highlight organic silhouettes, with model Roe Elema integrated into the coastal environment.
Project The Motif Magazine · The Earth Motif — Covers
The Earth Motif represents the third edition of The Motif Magazine, a publication leaning into minimalist editorial design. Captured by photographer Hordur Ingason with creative direction from Jakob de Tobon, the series features a monochrome palette and clean compositional framing that balances portraiture with botanical macro studies. The layout integrates minimalist typography, including the phrases 'To Mother Earth' and 'Homie, I love you,' within generous white negative space. The editorial work draws on an analogue film aesthetic, emphasizing high-contrast tones and soft lighting across various studio-shot profiles and floral still lifes. Fashion styling by Dimphy den Otter, with hair by Magdalena Loza and makeup by Suzanne Verberk, complements the sculptural apparel worn by models including Anna de Rijk, Bess Van Noord, Farah Nieuwburg, Farhiya Shire, Marte Mei van Haaster, and Roe Elema.
Project The Motif Magazine · Marte Mei — Making with nature
Featured in The Motif Magazine, the editorial spread 'Marte Mei — Making with nature' explores the interplay between the human form and organic environments. Through a series of dual-image compositions, the project juxtaposes portraiture of model Marte Mei van Haaster with detailed studies of earthenware, natural textures, and landscape elements. Creative direction by Jakob de Tobon leans into a tactile, minimalist aesthetic, utilising natural light and an earthy palette to create a contemplative narrative. The production features photography by Olya Oleinic, who employs analogue film techniques to capture both high-contrast monochrome moments and soft, vibrant outdoor scenes. Fashion styling by Dimphy den Otter and makeup by Kathinka Gernant anchor the visual storytelling, framing the subject within woodland settings and clean, sculptural interior environments.
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