GQ Australia
Featured GQ Australia projects
This week's top GQ Australia projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project GQ Australia · Top Model
GQ Australia presents Top Model, a fashion editorial feature showcasing a diverse range of contemporary menswear. Captured by photographer Joe Brennan, the series places model Cruz Kahlbetzer at the center of a minimalist study on texture and tailoring. The project leans into clean, studio-based aesthetics to highlight the construction of various ensembles, ranging from structured blazers and monochromatic knitwear to eclectic streetwear pieces. Using soft light and a consistent white seamless backdrop, the imagery emphasizes fabric details and sharp silhouettes without distraction.
Project GQ Australia · The faces of AFL’s Indigenous Round
GQ Australia spotlights the contributors and athletes involved in the AFL’s Indigenous Round through this editorial portrait series. Photographed by Simon Eeles, the feature presents a collection of portraits that lean into a clean, minimalist aesthetic with a focus on personal expression and layered textile detail. The project channels a warm, direct visual tone, utilizing natural light and studio-lit environments to document the subjects. Fashion styling by Carlos Mangubat and hair styling by Bradwyn Jones provide a cohesive look across the series, highlighting the patterned garments and contemporary silhouettes worn by the participants. The imagery, captured in vertical orientation, avoids complex set design to keep the attention on the individuals and their connection to the season's significance.
Project GQ Australia · State of Play
State of Play is a multi-faceted editorial feature produced for GQ Australia, showcasing a series of portraits that blend classic studio aesthetics with candid documentary-style photography. Led by photographer Rob Tennent and producer Charlotte Rose, the project explores contemporary masculinity through a diverse range of settings, spanning from minimalist studio sessions to atmospheric outdoor locations. The collection leans into a warm, grounded visual language, frequently employing analogue film techniques to capture natural textures and subtle light. By alternating between structured studio portraiture—highlighting sharp tailoring and denim—and spontaneous outdoor scenes, the series maintains a consistent visual rhythm that emphasizes form and individual expression. Techniques such as natural light and analogue film capture are prevalent throughout the project, with several frames featuring visible film rebate markings that contribute to the documentary quality of the work.
Project GQ Australia · Gucci
GQ Australia presents a fashion editorial series showcasing the latest Gucci collection. Through a sequence of studio portraits, the project highlights sharp tailoring and bold monogram accessories against structured, color-blocked backdrops. Photographer Levon Baird utilizes clean, directional lighting to emphasize the graphic quality of the sets, while fashion stylist Ewan Bell coordinates patterns and textures across the wardrobe. The editorial leans into a retro aesthetic, utilizing saturated palettes and balanced compositions to frame the apparel.
Project GQ Australia · Taylor Fritz
GQ Australia presents a profile of professional tennis player Taylor Fritz, captured in a series of editorial portraits. The work spans multiple interior settings, including high-rise office spaces and wood-paneled environments, to create a refined aesthetic that bridges portraiture and lifestyle imagery. Photographer Dean Podmore utilizes natural light to shape the mood of the series, transitioning between warm, golden hour tones and high-contrast, desaturated monochromatic treatments. The visual narrative is supported by fashion styling from Grant Pearce, with grooming provided by make-up artist Ashleigh Carpenter.
Project GQ Australia · Alex De Minaur
GQ Australia features tennis player Alex De Minaur in this fashion editorial portrait series. Photographed by Sam Bisso with creative direction from Grant Pearce, the project explores high-contrast layering and tailored silhouettes. Stylist Melissa Boyle curates a collection of structured blazers, plaid shirting, and unexpected accessories, captured against neutral studio backdrops. The aesthetic relies on natural light and clean composition to emphasize texture and color, with grooming provided by make-up artist Lee Machin.
Project GQ Australia · Sam Corlett is coming home
GQ Australia presents an editorial profile of actor Sam Corlett, documenting a relaxed, home-focused narrative titled 'Sam Corlett is coming home.' Captured by photographer Edward Mulvihill, the portrait series leans into warm, natural light and clean compositions to frame the subject across both domestic interior and outdoor settings. Technically marked by a mix of monochrome aesthetics and warm-toned imagery, the editorial incorporates a variety of textures, from rustic wooden architecture to soft knitwear. Fashion styling by Harriet Crawford, hair styling by Rory Rice, and make-up by Filomena Natoli support the naturalistic tone of the feature, which also serves as a component of the magazine’s 2024 Men of the Year Special.
Project GQ Australia · Back on Track
GQ Australia presents Back on Track, an editorial feature profiling Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo. The series captures the athlete through a range of studio portraits, utilizing clean compositions and sharp lighting to emphasize texture and personal style. Photographer Jesse Lizotte leads the visual execution, supported by fashion stylist Miguel Urbina Tan, who coordinates a diverse wardrobe of textured leathers and tailored layers. The project employs techniques including monochrome high-contrast portraiture and chiaroscuro lighting to elevate the editorial aesthetic. Production was managed by Charlotte Rose, with hair styling by Kyye and make-up artistry by Mikele Simone.
Project GQ Australia · September-October 2023
For the September-October 2023 issue of GQ Australia, photographer Justin Woo captures professional basketball player Josh Giddey in a series of studio-based editorial portraits. The session moves between clean, bright backdrops and neutral grey seamless environments, balancing athletic presence with high-fashion styling. Throughout the spread, Giddey is styled in a range of contemporary apparel, from textured jackets and patterned sets to tailored blazers. The imagery utilizes crisp studio lighting to emphasize textures and sharp lines, occasionally incorporating props like basketballs and vintage technology to lean into an editorial aesthetic that mixes candid interactions with composed portraiture.
Project GQ Australia · Real Life Hero
GQ Australia presents 'Real Life Hero,' a portrait editorial featuring actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The series focuses on contemporary menswear through a clean, minimalist lens, balancing saturated monochrome backdrops with stark, high-key studio environments. The imagery leverages natural light to emphasize texture and tailoring across a variety of layered outfits. Photographer Tom Sloan leads the visual direction, working alongside fashion stylist Mark Vassallo to curate a palette that transitions between vibrant reds and soft, approachable neutrals. The project maintains a consistent editorial aesthetic, prioritizing focused portraiture and modern, structured styling.
Project GQ Australia · The New Kids
GQ Australia presents The New Kids, a fashion editorial project that captures a contemporary approach to menswear through a series of studio-based portraits. The series explores structural silhouettes and layered textures, featuring photography by Byron Spencer and fashion styling by Miguel Urbina Tan. The project channels a blend of aesthetic directions, moving between a stark monochrome palette and moody, warm-toned compositions. Across the editorial, models appear in a mix of tailored garments and performance-inspired outerwear, captured using both clean, neutral backdrops and rich, textured settings. Key collaborators include Sereto Boardman, who features as talent. The imagery utilizes analogue film techniques and natural light to emphasize the materiality of the clothing, from quilted jackets and leather blazers to layered formalwear.
Project GQ Australia · GQ Australia Men Of The Year Issue 2025 Covers
GQ Australia unveils its 2025 Men of the Year issue, featuring actor Antony Starr in a series of editorial portraits. Photographed by Emman Montalvan and Olivia Malone, the imagery employs soft light and a cool-grey studio palette to maintain a polished aesthetic. Fashion editor and stylist Britt Mccamey leads the wardrobe curation, pairing textured navy tailoring with precise accessory details. The cover layout incorporates classic typography to highlight the annual honors, capturing a composed, professional tone.
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