V Magazine
V Magazine's avant-garde fashion editorials, celebrity covers and visual culture features
Featured V Magazine projects
This week's top V Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project V Magazine · Anya Taylor Joy
In a striking convergence of high fashion and cinematic magnetism, V Magazine captures Anya Taylor-Joy in a masterclass of editorial portraiture that leans heavily into contemporary artistic minimalism. The shoot, guided by the sharp vision of Editor-in-Chief Stephen Gan and executed with the precision of photographer Nick Knight, transforms the actor into a living canvas. Against an aggressively clean, high-key lighting setup that bleeds into an ethereal, overexposed white backdrop, the imagery prioritizes silhouette and texture above all else. Fashion Editor and Stylist Anna Trevelyan expertly navigates the interplay between the stiff, translucent materials of the two-piece floral ensemble and the softness of the surrounding light, creating a visual tension that feels both delicate and architectural. This editorial project demonstrates how a stripped-back approach—relying on soft light and the deliberate composition of set designer Andrew Tomlinson—can amplify a subject's presence rather than diminish it. With a collaborative spirit that weaves together the intricate hair work of Sam McKnight and the precise, understated makeup application by Lisa Eldridge, the feature avoids the clutter of traditional set design. The result is a refined, avant-garde series that cements Taylor-Joy as a formidable muse within the designer fashion landscape, proving that when the visual noise is dialed down, the synergy between photography and styling achieves its most potent, crystalline form.
Project V Magazine · Autumn Awakening
Autumn Awakening, an editorial spread for V Magazine, captures a cinematic and atmospheric exploration of tailored silhouettes set against stark coastal landscapes. Through the lens of photographer Blair Getz Mezibov, the series leans into a monochrome aesthetic that emphasizes the tactile contrast between structured wools, leather, and the rugged, industrial textures of a maritime environment. The imagery features model Guinevere van Seenus in an array of oversized suiting, structured overcoats, and sharp shirting. The execution prioritizes an introspective mood, utilizing natural light and an analogue film grain to ground the fashion in a raw, desaturated setting. Creative contributions were provided by fashion editor Gro Curtis, hair stylist Teddy Charles, and makeup artist Tayler Treadwell, with casting direction by Chloe Rosolek.
Project V Magazine · Force of Nature
Force of Nature is a fashion editorial series featured in V Magazine, centering on the sculptural silhouettes of modern high-end tailoring. The project utilizes high-contrast monochrome imagery to accentuate graphic shapes, from structured leather attire to ornate botanical headpieces. Photographer Alvaro Beamud Cortes and fashion stylist Jeanie Annan-Lewin lead the visual direction, capturing model Sara Sampaio across a series of studio-based portraits. The production integrates analogue film techniques and chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize form and texture within the garments. The creative team also includes hair stylist Laurent Philippon, makeup artist Mayumi Oda, and manicurist Joanna Memmi.
Project V Magazine · The Art of Becoming Sarah Pidgeon
In The Art of Becoming Sarah Pidgeon, V Magazine delivers a masterclass in editorial portraiture that interrogates the intersection of cinematic performance and high-fashion aesthetics. Through a series of stark, black-and-white compositions, photographer duo Luigi & Iango explore the chameleonic nature of actress Sarah Pidgeon, presenting her as a modern-day muse capable of shifting effortlessly between theatrical period-inspired nostalgia and the sharp, minimalist edge of contemporary luxury fashion houses. The project leans heavily into the power of precise styling by Arut Arustamyan, where recurring motifs like opera gloves, sculptural millinery, and layered pearls create a sophisticated visual language. The use of both studio strobe and soft natural light allows the team to play with high-contrast chiaroscuro, emphasizing the intricate textures of leather, sequins, and beading. From the suspended, dynamic energy of the movement-focused shots to the quiet, introspective gaze of the closer portraits, the imagery feels simultaneously classic and avant-garde. Enhanced by the nuanced hair work of Mari Watase and polished makeup by Georgi Sandev, the series avoids the static nature of standard editorial work, instead utilizing the tactile grain of 35mm film and rigorous studio techniques to demand a deeper engagement from the viewer. It is a striking exploration of composure, where every gesture and deliberate accessory choices like the black netted veil or leather accents coalesce into a cohesive, timeless fashion statement.
Project V Magazine · Fall Head Over Heels with Candice Sw ...
V Magazine captures a moment of modern editorial sophistication in this striking series featuring model Candice Swanepoel. Photographed by the legendary duo Luigi & Iango, the project serves as a masterclass in high-fashion portraiture, leaning into a timeless aesthetic that feels both cinematic and meticulously curated. Across the editorial spread, Swanepoel is transformed through a lens of moody, high-contrast monochrome, where low-key chiaroscuro lighting emphasizes the tactile richness of faux fur, intricate lace, and chunky wool knits. The creative direction relies heavily on a minimalist studio setting, ensuring that every frame remains laser-focused on texture and the sharp, polished details of Georgi Sandev’s makeup artistry, which highlights bold, deep-toned lips and precise eyeliner. With hair styling by Mari Watase and immaculate manicures by Jazz Style, the images achieve a cohesive, glamorous narrative. The juxtaposition of soft, voluminous layers against the sharp, architectural styling of leather jackets and birdcage veils creates a powerful tension that demands attention. By utilizing cinematic studio strobe techniques and natural light, the team crafts an intimate study of form and elegance. This project is a definitive statement for the luxury fashion house aesthetic, proving that even within the confines of a simplified neutral backdrop, a singular, powerful gaze can define a season’s visual identity with profound impact.
Project V Magazine · Fall Head Over Heels with Amelia Gray
V Magazine’s latest editorial feature, Fall Head Over Heels, captures the quintessential high-fashion spirit through a series of evocative portraits starring model Amelia Gray. Captured by the masterful duo Luigi & Iango, the project leans into a sophisticated, editorial minimalism that celebrates both textile texture and avant-garde structure. Across the series, the imagery utilizes deliberate studio strobe lighting to carve out sharp silhouettes, while select compositions employ low-key chiaroscuro techniques to heighten the dramatic intensity of the wardrobe. Stylist B. Akerlund curates a narrative of refined darkness, pairing voluminous faux fur and intricate mesh gowns with sculptural accessories like birdcage veils and abstract metallic jewelry. These visual choices feel both vintage-inspired and undeniably modern, anchored by the consistent, clean composition of the studio environment. The interplay between the dark, tactile garments and the magazine's signature bold neon pink typography creates a compelling tension, effectively elevating the fashion photography into a graphic statement. Every frame is meticulously polished, from the precision of the makeup by Tayler Treadwell to the avant-garde hair styling by Lauren Berrones, ensuring the final portraits resonate with an air of controlled, high-fashion elegance. Through this collaboration, V Magazine reaffirms its position at the intersection of luxury fashion houses and contemporary visual storytelling, delivering a campaign that feels both timeless and aggressively current.
Project V Magazine · Fall Head Over Heels with Bhavitha M ...
V Magazine redefines the boundaries of portraiture in this striking fashion editorial featuring model Bhavitha Mandava. Moving through a series of high-contrast compositions, the series serves as a masterclass in avant-garde fashion photography, leaning into the tension between structural volume and raw, human intimacy. Captured by the lens of iconic duo Luigi & Iango, the project utilizes studio strobe techniques to meticulously carve out the shapes of elaborate headpieces and sculptural fabric wraps, creating a visual language that feels both timeless and aggressively modern. Under the creative vision of fashion editor and stylist B. Akerlund, the editorial oscillates between a monochromatic palette and flashes of saturated red, with makeup artist Georgi Sandev accentuating the model’s intense gaze through defined, moody applications. Hairstylist Lauren Berrones works in tandem with the garments to elevate each frame, ensuring that every silk petal and wire-based accent acts as an extension of the subject. The resulting work transcends the standard editorial portrait, relying on the interplay of chiaroscuro lighting and bold, textured styling to center Mandava as a commanding presence. By focusing on intricate details—from the high-gloss lips to the ornate statement jewelry—the project illustrates a sophisticated approach to luxury fashion imagery, balancing minimalist grey backdrops with the maximalist spirit of contemporary couture design.
Project V Magazine · Fall Head Over Heels with Liu Wen
In this high-fashion editorial for V Magazine, photographer duo Luigi & Iango masterfully collaborate with model Liu Wen to deliver a visual narrative that redefines modern luxury fashion house aesthetics. The project leans into editorial minimalism, utilizing a neutral grey studio backdrop to allow the intricate textures of structured tailoring and avant-garde silhouettes to take center stage. Under the creative guidance of fashion editor B. Akerlund, the styling explores bold geometry and monochromatic elegance, featuring everything from whimsical rabbit-ear hats to sleek silk slip dresses. The imagery is defined by a sharp, cinematic approach, with the production team employing meticulous studio strobe techniques and occasional low-key chiaroscuro lighting to amplify the sharp, deliberate lines of the garments. Makeup artist Georgi Sandev complements this intensity with precise winged eyeliner and a signature dark lip, creating a high-contrast aesthetic that feels both timeless and aggressively contemporary. With hair styling by Lauren Berrones and casting curated by Maxime Valentini, the shoot captures a sense of sophisticated playfulness, positioning Liu Wen as the ultimate muse for these sculptural, high-fashion looks. The result is a cohesive, high-impact portfolio that demonstrates how a controlled studio environment can elevate garment construction into a form of high art, balancing the heavy, metallic hardware of accessories against the soft drape of silks and sharp precision of suiting.
Project V Magazine · Demi Moore
The V Magazine #160 Summer 2026 cover series serves as a masterclass in high-end editorial portraiture, demonstrating an astute ability to command attention through minimalist precision and structural elegance. By pairing iconic talent like actor Demi Moore with rising stars such as Maria Klaumann, the publication leans into a sophisticated visual narrative that prioritizes texture and silhouette. Photographer Mario Sorrenti expertly navigates the balance between raw presence and polished artifice, utilizing a deliberate studio strobe technique to freeze moments of fluid motion and sharp clarity. The imagery thrives on an intentional use of scale, where voluminous white feather coats and ethereal turquoise gowns dominate the frame, while the cool, high-key lighting palette reinforces a sense of serene, cinematic refinement. Under the editorial guidance of Stephen Gan and the precise fashion styling of Anna Trevelyan, the project maintains a cohesive aesthetic that feels both expansive and hyper-focused. Every element, from the windswept hair styling that mimics the fluidity of the dresses to the clean, architectural integration of the V-branding typography, functions to elevate the magazine's identity within the media and entertainment landscape. By eschewing unnecessary clutter in favor of impactful, symmetrical compositions, the team creates a visual language that is undeniably classic yet distinctly contemporary, proving that the art of the cover remains a vital and evocative medium.
Project V Magazine · Karoline Niek is on Fire
In the latest feature for V Magazine, photographer Greg Swales and fashion editor Ayumi Perry collaborate to create a visually arresting narrative that breathes new life into luxury fashion editorial work. The project, titled Karoline Niek is on Fire, masterfully balances a grit-meets-glamour aesthetic through a series of dynamic images that span from raw, industrial settings to meticulously styled, cinematic interiors. Swales utilizes a sophisticated mix of natural light and studio strobe to capture the textures of silk, knitwear, and structured tailoring, while the creative input from hair stylist Sasha Nesterchuk and makeup artist Angie Parker ensures a high-polish finish that anchors the editorial minimalism. The series operates at the intersection of lifestyle and high-fashion, with the team, including producer Alexey Galetskiy, leaning into a moody, chiaroscuro-inspired color palette that feels both timeless and urgent. Whether framed against weathered concrete or bathed in the soft glow of golden hour, the imagery relies on live-action techniques to evoke a narrative depth beyond the static frame. By layering vibrant color stories with classic portraiture, the creative team successfully crafts an atmospheric vision of modern elegance. This project stands as a testament to the power of collaborative storytelling, pushing the boundaries of traditional editorial layouts to establish a sensory, highly evocative experience for the viewer.
Project V Magazine · V159: Zara Larsson Claims Her Moment
In V Magazine’s latest feature, V159: Zara Larsson Claims Her Moment, the pop icon steps into the spotlight with a visual narrative that oscillates between high-fashion editorial polish and intimate, playful introspection. Photographed by Zoey Grossman, the series captures Larsson in a range of moods that highlight her versatility as both a performer and a style chameleon. Through the lens, Grossman utilizes a sophisticated mix of studio strobe lighting and soft natural light to define the space, allowing the saturated color palettes—ranging from deep velveteen pinks to vibrant, punchy reds—to anchor each composition. Fashion editor and stylist Lana Jay Lackey curates a wardrobe that balances structured white denim and leather biker jackets with delicate lingerie-inspired textures, ensuring each frame feels distinctly modern yet timelessly editorial. The collaborative effort is further elevated by the deliberate hair styling of Evanie Frausto, whose voluminous, wavy blonde aesthetics create a signature frame for Larsson’s expressive poses, while makeup artist Kennedy underscores the look with precise, clean detail. Whether she is reclining on a blue velvet chaise or engaging with playful props like bubblegum and cherries, the project successfully taps into a refined, cinematic portrait aesthetic. The imagery serves as a compelling study of character, utilizing editorial techniques to bridge the gap between polished commercial appeal and the raw, youthful energy that defines Larsson’s current artistic trajectory within the entertainment landscape.
Project V Magazine · The State Of Spring
For The State Of Spring, V Magazine leans into the stark power of structural minimalism, delivering a high-fashion editorial series that prioritizes form and textile tension over traditional narrative. Captured through the lens of photographer Chris Colls, the project functions as a masterclass in controlled studio aesthetics, where every frame is defined by the interplay of sharp studio strobe lighting and deep, graphic shadows. Under the styling direction of George Cortina, the imagery traverses a sophisticated spectrum, shifting from the avant-garde silhouettes of sculptural headwear to the polished sheen of leather-on-leather tailoring. The visual language is intentionally restrained, often isolating models such as Natasha Poly, Sora Choi, and Jeanne Cadieu against neutral backdrops to amplify the architectural weight of the garments. Beauty details, curated by hair stylist Recine and makeup artist Mark Carrasquillo, introduce calculated jolts of color—saturated reds and metallic purples—that serve as the necessary counterpoint to the monochromatic rigors of the collection. Whether employing high-contrast chiaroscuro techniques or clean, white-space compositions, the series maintains a consistent, clinical focus on texture and silhouette. The State Of Spring succeeds by stripping away the ornamental, resulting in a cohesive portfolio that reads as both timeless and urgently modern, cementing the publication's enduring influence within the competitive landscape of contemporary luxury fashion.
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