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Featured CRUSHfanzine projects
This week's top CRUSHfanzine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project CRUSHfanzine · Father Figure
Father Figure is an editorial photography series commissioned for CRUSHfanzine, exploring themes of domesticity and connection through a contemporary lens. Photographed by Ivana Micic, the project frames subjects within minimalist architectural interiors and lush, verdant landscapes, utilizing natural light to achieve a soft, contemplative aesthetic. Employing a mix of clean composition and grainy analogue film techniques, the series captures quiet, intimate moments between individuals in a residential setting. The visual narrative is punctuated by detailed stills of fashion and texture, maintaining an understated and tactile approach to lifestyle storytelling.
Project CRUSHfanzine · FRANCESCO DI TULLIO
In this latest editorial feature for CRUSHfanzine, photographer Simone Paccini crafts a compelling visual narrative that navigates the intersection of raw masculinity and high-fashion aesthetics. Through a series of stark, meticulously composed portraits, Paccini captures the fluid intensity of his subject, effectively stripping away the noise to focus on the interplay between form, texture, and individual identity. The collection leans heavily into the traditions of editorial portraiture, utilizing both precision-driven studio strobe lighting and the gentle, diffused qualities of natural light to define the sculptural contours of the human body. Whether the subject is captured in the dynamic tension of a push-up or the grounded, contemplative act of sorting through photographic prints, each frame feels purposeful and composed. The styling plays a central role in this dialogue, with a wardrobe that pivots from sharp, structured leather and zippered tailoring to bold, expressive patterns like leopard print. By choosing a restrained color palette that occasionally dissolves into monochrome, the work emphasizes the granular details of the subject’s tattoos, the sheen of leather, and the intricate knit of the garments. Ultimately, the project serves as a sophisticated testament to the power of minimalist art direction, proving that when the background is stripped to a neutral, seamless grey, the focus lands squarely on the authentic presence of the model.
Project CRUSHfanzine · THE INDEPENDENT FIGHTER
The Independent Fighter for CRUSHfanzine is a masterclass in editorial portraiture that bridges the gap between raw athleticism and high-fashion sensibility. Through the lens of photographer Simone Paccini, the project presents a nuanced, cinematic exploration of the modern pugilist, moving fluidly between the grit of the boxing gym and the structured polish of studio editorial. By utilizing a mix of analogue film photography and deliberate, high-contrast chiaroscuro lighting, Paccini captures the duality of his subject, balancing moments of high-intensity physical exertion with quiet, contemplative interludes. The series leans into editorial minimalism, often framing the athlete within the geometric confines of the boxing ring or against stark, monochromatic backdrops that allow the intricate details of the subject’s tattoos and the textures of his athletic gear to take center stage. Techniques like multiple exposure and high-key compositions inject a rhythmic, almost sculptural quality into the work, transforming mundane training sequences into a sophisticated study of form and motion. Whether through a raw, black-and-white portrait or a vivid, color-blocked locker room scene, the project avoids the clichés of sports photography in favor of a narrative-driven aesthetic. The result is a profound, atmospheric document of preparation and resilience that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary, highlighting the human element beneath the ink and the sweat.
Project CRUSHfanzine · CRUSHfanzine September 2025 Cover
For the September 2025 issue of CRUSHfanzine, photographer Ricardo Gomes and fashion editor Marcus Allen collaborate on an editorial series featuring Tyson Beckford. The project utilizes high-contrast monochrome imagery to capture Beckford in a series of minimalist studio portraits. Defined by a focus on form and texture, the visual story leans into editorial aesthetics. Throughout the series, the styling shifts between clean, tailored garments and deliberate, stripped-back portraiture, all captured against neutral seamless backdrops. The work is built on classic studio lighting techniques and analogue film sensibilities.
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