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Featured GQ Turkey projects
This week's top GQ Turkey projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project GQ Turkey · Homme D’Ailleur
In the sophisticated fashion editorial Homme D’Ailleur for GQ Turkey, photographer Ben Bortis masterfully captures an intersection of architectural precision and contemporary menswear. By placing model Hedi Ben Tekaya against a backdrop of weathered masonry and tranquil canal-side stone bridges, the project leans into a moody, cinematic aesthetic that elevates the luxury fashion house garments on display. The editorial, shaped by the discerning vision of stylists Guillem Chanza and Selen Mecoglu, emphasizes a refined, muted palette that allows the textures of wool, denim, and structured leather to take center stage. Eschewing the noise of traditional commercial photography, the session relies entirely on soft, diffused natural light to highlight the intricate detailing of double-breasted tailoring and ornate gold-toned accessories. Throughout the series, the interplay between the subject’s relaxed posture and the rigid, historical geometry of the environment channels a timeless, masculine introspection. This body of work reads as a deliberate study in contrast, where sharp, tailored silhouettes meet the organic wear of an urban outdoor landscape. By prioritizing portrait-driven storytelling over overt branding, the team delivers a cohesive aesthetic that feels both rooted in heritage and distinctly modern. Bortis’s keen eye for composition transforms everyday masonry into a stage for high-end lifestyle curation, ultimately defining a look that is as intellectually grounded as it is visually arresting.
Project GQ Turkey · Overparented
For their 'Overparented' editorial, GQ Turkey explores the interplay between classic sartorial tailoring and raw urban textures. The project features a multi-generational cast, moving between minimalist, structured menswear and voluminous, tactile outerwear pieces like leather trench coats and faux-fur layers. Photographer Nicolas Cuenca captures the series in natural daylight, setting the subjects against a backdrop of graffiti-covered walls, brutalist concrete, and ornate stone architecture. With styling by fashion editor Anil Can, the imagery leans into a gritty, earth-toned aesthetic that balances sophisticated silhouette work with industrial grit.
Project GQ Turkey · 149 BPM
149 BPM is a high-fashion editorial series produced for GQ Turkey. The project leans into a cinematic, high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing low-key chiaroscuro lighting to sculpt silhouettes and emphasize the varied textures of the collection, from distressed denim and leather to voluminous faux-fur outerwear. Captured by photographer Dan-Cristian Gocan, the series features intense, moody portraits and dynamic group compositions. Fashion direction by Anil Can and styling by Giorgio Ammirabile ground the visuals in a gritty, contemporary style. The imagery shifts between monochromatic palettes and striking neon green tonal grading, set against stark studio backgrounds and tiled interiors. The editorial features models Milhan Bouzidi, Moussa Ndiaye, Nabou Thiam, and Tina Koveysha.
Project GQ Turkey · Behind the Sunset
Behind the Sunset is a sprawling fashion editorial for GQ Turkey that channels an introspective, coastal aesthetic. Through a series of high-contrast monochrome and desaturated color compositions, the project navigates the intersection of raw sculptural form and the minimalist serenity of the shoreline. Photographer Dan-Cristian Gocan anchors the narrative in soft natural light, using the interplay between weathered driftwood, rocky formations, and expansive ocean horizons to frame his subjects. The editorial draws its visual strength from a recurring sense of contemplative tension, alternating between moody, cinematic portraiture and dynamic, athletic movement. Fashion direction by Anil Can and styling by Giorgio Ammirabile lean into dramatic silhouettes—pairing voluminous, sculptural outerwear with stark, monochromatic basics—to enhance the tactile quality of the series. Featuring models Denis Jovanovic, Paco Diouf, Simone Bricchi, and Yves Diatta, the work creates a timeless, layered aesthetic that emphasizes both the physical presence of the figures and the subdued textures of the landscape.
Project GQ Turkey · Lost in highway
Lost in highway is a fashion editorial produced for GQ Turkey. The series explores a range of sartorial silhouettes, balancing sharp, formal tailoring with oversized, textured outerwear. Through a mix of monochrome aesthetics and high-contrast, saturated studio environments, the project emphasizes fabric detail and dynamic draping. Photographer Nicola Surbera leads the visual execution, with fashion styling by Alessandra Bloom. The editorial features model Roberto Sipos, with hair styling by Chiara Marinosci and makeup by Mattia Andreoli. Casting and production were managed by Simone Bronzi. The project utilizes a variety of techniques including analogue / film photography and chiaroscuro lighting to create both clean, minimalist portraits and moody, atmospheric compositions.
Project GQ Turkey · Rowing Club
GQ Turkey brings a refined, maritime-inspired perspective to the fashion world with its latest editorial feature, Rowing Club. By capturing a sense of quiet introspection set against the iconic Istanbul waterfront, the project leans into a nostalgic aesthetic that feels both timely and timeless. Photographer Kadir Karademir utilizes warm, natural light to emphasize the rich textures of the season, specifically highlighting a structured brown wool blazer and intricate floral shirting worn by model Sasha Cortesi. This editorial project expertly balances lifestyle elements with high-end garment presentation, achieving a cinematic quality through deliberate composition and soft lighting techniques. The imagery, which features a live-action technique feel, is punctuated by elegant golden typography that anchors the central focus of each frame, elevating the overall visual narrative to something that reads as a modern ode to classic nautical leisure. The result is a series that captures the intersection of architectural heritage and contemporary personal style, proving that even a simple afternoon on the water can be transformed into a sophisticated editorial statement. Through careful attention to detail and color palette, Rowing Club successfully establishes a moody, earthy atmosphere that resonates deeply within the current fashion editorial landscape while maintaining the signature GQ Turkey polish that fans have come to expect from their high-production storytelling ventures.
Project GQ Turkey · The Four Elements
The Four Elements for GQ Turkey serves as a masterclass in modern editorial portraiture, stripping away the excess of traditional fashion media to focus on the raw interplay between human form and foundational environmental concepts. Through a series of highly composed portraits, the project navigates a conceptual landscape where the fluidity of air, the intensity of fire, and the permanence of earth are mirrored in the styling and materiality of the garments. Photographer Nicola Surbera employs a sophisticated blend of studio strobe and natural light to emphasize these diverse textures, ranging from the delicate opacity of crinkled plastic to the weight of structured wool and fine mesh. Fashion director Anil Can and stylist Giorgio Andrea Branduardi curate an aesthetic that leans into minimalist contemporary tailoring, allowing hair stylists Manuel Sunda and Veronica Fiorello to maintain a clean, textured focus that keeps the emphasis firmly on the sartorial narrative. Captured with precision, the series features model Brando Erba, whose versatile presence grounds the more abstract, high-fashion elements of the shoot. Whether utilizing projected light to simulate visceral heat or employing translucent fabrics to evoke the weightlessness of air, the project functions as a cohesive study in contrasts. By balancing saturated red tones with earthy, muted palettes, the team delivers an elevated visual experience that honors the rigorous craftsmanship of luxury fashion while maintaining the sharp, accessible edge synonymous with the publication.
Project GQ Turkey · HEAT INDEX
HEAT INDEX, a sprawling editorial fashion showcase for GQ Turkey, serves as an evocative masterclass in visual storytelling and menswear composition. Captured through the sharp, precise lens of photographer Dan-Cristian Gocan, the series leans into an aesthetic of high-contrast editorial minimalism, utilizing natural light and high-key lighting techniques to transform static portraits into cinematic, heat-drenched vignettes. Featuring model Josh McGregor, the project explores the interplay between human anatomy and geometric architecture, utilizing dramatic shadows, sharp lines, and unexpected textures like suede and leather to define a modern, sleek silhouette. Styled with precision by Ellen Mirck, the imagery channels a sense of intentional stillness and cool confidence, moving seamlessly between the stark, monochrome intensity of a studio setting and the vibrant, refractive depths of poolside environments. The project creates a cohesive visual language where the architecture of the space—whether defined by tiled patterns or the fluid movement of water—mirrors the curated intensity of the subjects themselves. By balancing industrial hardness with the organic fluidity of the human form, HEAT INDEX stands as a refined, sophisticated exploration of style, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary menswear that feels both timelessly composed and strikingly immediate.
Project GQ Turkey · Gym Bros!
GQ Turkey reimagines the intersection of high-octane physicality and avant-garde style in the vibrant fashion editorial series Gym Bros! This project masterfully subverts traditional tropes by blending the world of competitive bodybuilding with sophisticated contemporary tailoring and unconventional prop-work. Under the discerning eye of Fashion Director Anil Can, the imagery oscillates between raw, sun-drenched street photography and controlled studio portraits, creating a compelling visual tension that feels both retro-inspired and distinctly modern. The work leans into a deliberate juxtaposition, pairing the extreme musculature of bodybuilders with slim-fit silhouettes and bold, saturated palettes. With the support of makeup artist Jindian Yang, the aesthetic highlights skin texture and structural detail, whether capturing subjects in the candid, sharp shadows of a city crosswalk or within the symmetrical frame of an urban plaza. From macro shots featuring playful, avant-garde elements to more classic editorial portraits, the series utilizes natural light to emphasize the clean, sharp lines of the garments against textured backdrops. This collection of images serves as a bold exploration of form, where the grit of athletic competition meets the polish of editorial minimalism. By integrating studio strobe techniques with effortless, outdoor lifestyle composition, GQ Turkey delivers a project that is as visually arresting as it is technically precise, pushing the boundaries of traditional menswear and fitness-focused aesthetics.
Project GQ Turkey · A Memory of a Flower
In the striking fashion editorial titled A Memory of a Flower for GQ Turkey, the interplay between structure and organic softness takes center stage. Through the lens of photographer Natella Kiseleva, the series leans into an aesthetic of modern romanticism, effectively bridging the gap between high-end luxury fashion and the quiet intimacy of personal reflection. Model Aleksander Lukowski navigates this narrative, seamlessly transitioning from minimalist indoor settings characterized by cool concrete to lush, sun-drenched architectural garden spaces. The editorial is defined by its careful use of natural light, which enhances the tactile richness of suede textures, crisp tailoring, and the delicate fragility of the floral motifs that reappear throughout the shoot. Whether captured in a portrait featuring a vibrant purple suede jacket or a lifestyle frame juxtaposing formal attire with whimsical accessories, each composition feels deliberate and poised. By employing medium format photography, the project achieves a cinematic quality that elevates the simple act of carrying a bloom into a sophisticated commentary on style. The result is a cohesive, evocative portfolio that showcases a mastery of contemporary fashion storytelling, where the clothing acts as a vessel for a deeper, more ephemeral human experience. It is a refined exploration of color, texture, and light, solidifying its place as a standout visual narrative in the realm of luxury editorial production.
Project GQ Turkey · MANUEL ZARES FOR GQ TURKEY Ph by Nat ...
In this evocative editorial feature for GQ Turkey, photographer Natella Kiseleva masterfully explores the intersection of high-fashion sensibility and automotive design. Centered on the charismatic presence of Manuel Zares, the campaign utilizes a sophisticated, moody aesthetic that bridges the gap between lifestyle portraiture and high-octane industrial allure. Kiseleva employs cinematic lighting techniques, including dramatic low-key chiaroscuro and precisely controlled studio strobes, to draw out the intricate textures of both the model’s heavily embellished denim wardrobe and the sharp, angular contours of the featured metallic automobiles. Throughout the series, the visual narrative leans into a contemporary, sleek atmosphere where the modern SUV becomes an extension of the subject’s own stylistic edge. By contrasting the raw, tactile quality of distressed denim and metallic sequins with the clinical, high-tech glow of LED headlamps, the work achieves a balanced, tactile composition that feels both intimate and grand. This editorial project avoids simple product placement, instead opting for an integrated approach where the human form and machine engineering coexist in a singular, polished frame. The resulting images offer a study in cool, reflective surfaces and intense expressions, cementing a visual language that is undeniably modern and evocative of the high-end creative standards expected within the international fashion publication landscape.
Project GQ Turkey · Between the skin & the structure
Between the skin & the structure, a compelling editorial fashion campaign for GQ Turkey, serves as a masterclass in minimalist composition and the interplay between human form and garment architecture. Photographer Daniel Sars orchestrates a series of evocative studio portraits that lean into the tension between soft textures and rigid tailoring. Through a combination of high-key lighting and atmospheric low-key chiaroscuro techniques, the series captures model Leandro da Silva in a variety of fluid, often cinematic poses. The project excels by isolating the subject against seamless studio backgrounds, which effectively draws the eye toward the structural integrity of the featured menswear, from exaggerated high collars to voluminous, cinched trench coats. Whether emphasizing the natural texture of skin against smooth cotton or the geometric precision of a knit sweater, the imagery maintains a sharp, modern aesthetic. The deliberate use of studio strobe lighting, occasionally tempered by soft natural light, gives each frame a polished, professional quality that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary. By prioritizing silhouette and motion, the campaign transforms apparel into an exploration of personal expression, grounding the editorial narrative in a cohesive visual language that highlights the intersection of raw human presence and sophisticated design, ultimately proving that simplicity is often the most powerful tool in creative fashion storytelling.
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