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Featured Knack Weekend projects
This week's top Knack Weekend projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Knack Weekend · Yes Sir!
In the elevated world of luxury fashion houses, the editorial campaign titled Yes Sir! for Knack Weekend emerges as a masterclass in monochrome storytelling. Photographed by Zeb Daemen, the series functions as a profound exploration of masculine identity through the lens of high-contrast editorial minimalism. By stripping back the color palette, Daemen and fashion editor and stylist Jan Bries allow the intricate textures of tailored suiting, floral prints, and avant-garde accessories to take center stage. The project relies on a sophisticated interplay of light and shadow, utilizing chiaroscuro techniques to carve out form and depth, while maintaining a sharp, clean aesthetic against stark white and neutral grey backdrops. Model Clément Laguardia anchors the series with a versatile range of poses, shifting seamlessly from rigid, formal postures to fluid, expressive gestures that challenge traditional notions of menswear. Supported by the precise artistry of makeup artist Danine Zwets, every frame prioritizes structural integrity and sartorial elegance. The result is a collection of images that feels both classic and contemporary, leveraging the power of studio strobe lighting to emphasize the fine details of the garments. This portfolio stands as a compelling testament to how intentional composition and disciplined styling can transform simple apparel into a cinematic narrative, solidifying the brand’s authority within the competitive landscape of modern fashion photography.
Project Knack Weekend · Love Actually
Love Actually is a fashion editorial series produced for Knack Weekend. Shot in a controlled studio environment, the project highlights a variety of seasonal ensembles, ranging from textured knitwear and draped silk to structured tailoring and statement accessories. Photographer Zeb Daemen employs a refined approach to lighting, moving between crisp, clean high-key portraits and moody, low-key chiaroscuro compositions. The imagery is defined by a sharp focus on tactile fabric details, with fashion editor and stylist Jan Bries curating an avant-garde aesthetic that balances minimalist framing with sculptural silhouettes. The series features models Angelina Artemieva and Caesar van den Idsert, alongside Sandra Govers, across a collection of editorial portraits that lean into monochrome and desaturated tones.
Project Knack Weekend · Special Mannen
Knack Weekend presents Special Mannen, a menswear editorial series featuring model Alain Gossuin. The imagery leans into a moody aesthetic, utilizing soft, directional natural light to highlight the textural details of tailored overcoats, knitwear, and classic double-breasted suits against minimal, architectural settings. Photographed by Zeb Daemen with fashion styling by Ilja De Weerdt, the series captures a refined, contemplative atmosphere. Each portrait employs a muted, monochromatic palette to emphasize the clean lines of the garments and the subject's expression, maintaining a consistent minimalist tone throughout the project.
Project Knack Weekend · Ms. Springsteen
Ms. Springsteen for Knack Weekend is a monochrome fashion editorial that draws on equestrian-inspired themes and rural motifs. The project features a series of portraits and narrative-driven compositions that emphasize fabric textures and clean structural details through a classic lens. Photographed by Zeb Daemen, the work leans into an analogue aesthetic, utilizing natural light to highlight the interplay between subject and environment. The editorial aesthetic is refined through fashion styling by Jan Bries, makeup by Vera Dierckx, and hair by Sandra Govers, balancing outdoor stable settings with minimalist studio-style portraits.
Project Knack Weekend · Knack Weekend Cover
Knack Weekend features model Abas Abdirazaq in this cover portrait, captured by photographer Emil Pabon. The editorial imagery leans into a refined aesthetic, pairing a pinstripe suit jacket with eclectic floral accessories to create a distinct visual profile. With fashion styling by Jan Bries, the shoot utilizes soft light to maintain a balanced, studio-focused atmosphere. The session for this magazine cover relies on traditional portrait techniques to ground the subjects in a clean, vertical composition.
Project Knack Weekend · Men Special: Mode zonder regels
Knack Weekend presents 'Men Special: Mode zonder regels', a menswear editorial feature that explores eclectic tailoring through a lens of relaxed formality. Photographed by Emil Pabon with styling by Jan Bries, the series contrasts structured silhouettes with unexpected layering and textured detailing, ranging from classic checked suits to patterned paisley trousers. The imagery moves between soft-lit library interiors and sun-drenched outdoor environments, leveraging natural light to define the depth of the fabrics. Models Elias Monstrey and Abas Abdirazaq are featured across the series, showcasing a versatile wardrobe that blends refined elements with playful, non-conformist accents. The production leans into an earthy color palette and warm, atmospheric tones to anchor the editorial's aesthetic.
Project Knack Weekend · Knack Weekend September 2026 Cover
Knack Weekend unveils its September 2026 cover, featuring model Mirthe Dijk in an editorial fashion portrait. The image captures a refined aesthetic, utilizing soft light to emphasize the structured silhouette of a burgundy jacket detailed with silver button hardware. Photographed by Vincent van den Dries, the composition leverages a clean studio backdrop to integrate bold masthead typography. The project is led by fashion editor Jan Bries, whose styling choices maintain a focus on precise tailoring.
Project Knack Weekend · Basic Instinct
In the striking editorial feature Basic Instinct for Knack Weekend, photographer Vincent van den Dries masterfully leans into the power of stark minimalism to capture a mood that is both intense and undeniably polished. Working alongside fashion editor Jan Bries, the project unfolds through a series of high-contrast compositions that reject clutter in favor of pure, monochromatic focus. Model Mirthe Dijk anchors the series, delivering a commanding performance that channels a cinematic depth through her direct, unfiltered gaze and controlled physicality. The aesthetic relies heavily on a chiaroscuro approach, where deep shadows contour the subject against blown-out, bright white backgrounds, creating a graphic tension that defines the work. The visual language oscillates between a moody, low-key sensibility and a softer, beauty-focused high-key lighting, effectively highlighting both the architectural texture of the featured garments and the raw precision of the portraiture. By stripping away extraneous artifice, the team allows the intricate interplay of light and shadow to take center stage, resulting in a cohesive series that feels both contemporary and timeless. This editorial production serves as a testament to the power of artistic restraint in modern media, demonstrating how professional collaboration—from the deliberate styling choices to the careful manipulation of light—can elevate a simple portrait into a compelling narrative piece that resonates well beyond the printed page.
Project Knack Weekend · He's All That Dior Special
The He's All That Dior Special editorial captures a masterclass in modern luxury fashion, seamlessly blending the structured sophistication of a heritage house with an effortless, youthful vitality. This striking campaign for Knack Weekend leverages the evocative power of monochromatic imagery and rich, dappled natural light to highlight the juxtaposition between classic couture silhouettes and the raw, organic beauty of the outdoors. Under the lens of photographer Zeb Daemen, the series moves beyond traditional portraiture, leaning into a cinematic language that frames the subject in moments of quiet contemplation and relaxed composure. Stylist Jan Bries skillfully curates the wardrobe, navigating the tension between formal double-breasted tailoring, technical outerwear, and playful, laid-back casual wear. The visual narrative is grounded by the presence of model Habib Masovic, whose versatile range allows the collection to shift fluidly from high-contrast editorial minimalism to candid, lifestyle-focused storytelling. With meticulous hair and makeup artistry provided by Danine Zwets, every frame maintains a sharp, consistent texture that honors the intricacy of the Dior branding. By integrating rustic landscapes with refined garment detail, the project creates an immersive experience that feels both timeless and distinctly contemporary. These images exemplify how deliberate art direction and a keen eye for interplay can elevate fashion photography into a compelling, cohesive aesthetic journey through the lens of luxury.
Project Knack Weekend · Knack Weekend Summer 2026 Cover
For the Knack Weekend Summer 2026 cover, the editorial team masterfully captures the essence of refined seasonal leisure through a lens of quiet sophistication. Photographer Zeb Daemen leans into the playfulness of the season, utilizing natural light to cast intricate, leaf-patterned shadows against a weathered stone backdrop. This deliberate use of dappled illumination creates a depth that grounds the composition in a tactile, organic reality. Model Habib Masovic anchors the frame, offering a portrait that balances introspection with effortless summer style. The creative direction, curated by fashion editor and stylist Jan Bries, leans into editorial minimalism, where a simple gesture—a daisy held delicately over the eye—transforms a standard fashion study into a evocative narrative piece. The wardrobe selection, featuring a graphic blue-gray striped knit paired with structured trousers, speaks to a relaxed yet considered approach to menswear that resonates with the magazine’s long-standing aesthetic. Meanwhile, the presence of subtle, clean makeup artistry from Danine Zwets ensures the focus remains on the interplay between the subject and his environment. By stripping away extraneous noise, the project achieves a timeless quality, proving that the most compelling magazine imagery often stems from the subtle tension between high-fashion composition and raw, lived-in moments. This cover stands as a testament to the power of lifestyle photography when executed with such disciplined creative intent.
Project Knack Weekend · S/S 26
For the S/S 26 season, Knack Weekend delivers a masterclass in coastal sophistication, bridging the gap between luxury fashion houses and raw, elemental landscapes. Photographer Hicham Riad captures this vision through a series of striking frames that lean into an editorial lifestyle aesthetic, placing the collection against the rugged, craggy shorelines of a grey, overcast coast. By utilizing natural light as a primary tool, the imagery achieves a serene, minimalist atmosphere where the textures of wet rocks and pebbles act as the perfect foil to the structured elegance of high-end garments. Model Sara Dijkink brings a quiet, composed intensity to the campaign, whether she is captured in sharp monochrome or draped in flowing, patterned fabrics. The project expertly navigates the interplay between high-fashion silhouettes and natural spontaneity, occasionally incorporating an analogue or 35mm film grain to evoke a sense of nostalgic coastal travel. Anita Jolles serves as the makeup artist, maintaining a restrained, natural look that allows the technical detail of the clothing—from sheer prints to quilted accessories—to take center stage. Ultimately, this collection of work transcends the typical fashion editorial, feeling more like a visual meditation on form and environment, where every deliberate soft-focus shot and stone-filled frame reinforces the timeless appeal of the modern seaside wardrobe.
Project Knack Weekend · weekend knack
For the pages of Knack Weekend, photographer duo Petrovsky & Ramone deliver a masterclass in editorial minimalism that deftly bridges the gap between high fashion and the mundane architecture of the modern office. Featuring the striking presence of model Oulimata, the series leans into an aesthetic of bold color blocking and tactile juxtaposition, where utilitarian tailoring meets the opulent, sensory delight of faux fur and raw, frayed denim. Throughout the campaign, the imagery captures a series of deliberate, performative poses that reframe neutral carpeted floors and white-framed doorways into sophisticated stages for a vibrant, saturated wardrobe. The creative vision is amplified by the precise application of matte purple lips and minimalist grooming by makeup artist Vera Dierckx, ensuring the focus remains squarely on the dramatic interplay of volumes and textures. Utilizing a blend of clean studio strobe lighting and soft, atmospheric natural light, the photography emphasizes the sharp, geometric lines of oversized blazers and structured skirts against the organic, flowing forms of ruffled hems and cascading fringe. This collection of portraits and lifestyle compositions transcends simple fashion reportage, instead functioning as a cohesive study in contrast where the contemporary office environment serves as the ultimate, stripped-back backdrop for expressive, high-fashion storytelling.
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