The Manual Review
Featured The Manual Review projects
This week's top The Manual Review projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project The Manual Review · The Essentials
The Manual Review's latest collection, The Essentials, masterfully translates the intersection of functional utility and high-end fashion into a cohesive visual language. Under the creative direction of Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh, the campaign embraces a rigorous, minimalist aesthetic that allows the craftsmanship of each accessory to command total attention. The visual execution relies on a clean, commercial packshot sensibility, balancing tactile depth with precise editorial restraint. Through the lens of fashion editor and stylist Esther Matilla, the collection moves beyond mere product display, utilizing a deliberate interplay of textures—ranging from crocodile-embossed leather to matte wood-grain finishes—to establish a distinct mood. The imagery leans into the versatility of soft light to accentuate the subtle highlights on smooth surfaces, while occasional forays into high-key lighting or graphic flash photography provide necessary punch. Whether focusing on the structured asymmetry of a leather handbag or the intricate material contrasts of a signature cuff, the project excels at transforming everyday accessories into objects of desire. By weaving in varied technical choices like film grain aesthetic and macro detail, the campaign achieves a polished, enduring quality. This collection successfully positions The Manual Review as a label that understands the power of minimalism, ensuring that every frame feels intentional, timeless, and perfectly calibrated for the contemporary luxury market.
Project The Manual Review · The Ski Edit
The Ski Edit, an editorial project by The Manual Review, presents a refined exploration of alpine performance wear and winter sports accessories. The series leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic, balancing high-fashion textures with the rigid geometry of skiing equipment. Through a collection of studio portraits and still lifes, the work highlights the intersection of technical performance and contemporary design. Photographer Rosie Harriet Ellis captures the series with soft, diffused lighting, emphasizing the tactile surfaces of knitwear, technical outerwear, and reflective hardware. Creative direction by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh unites the visual narrative, featuring model Lara Menezes in a variety of seasonal ensembles. The production is rounded out by fashion styling by Suzannah Snow and set design by Harry Stayt, creating a cohesive, high-key atmosphere throughout.
Project The Manual Review · The Menswear Edit
The Menswear Edit for The Manual Review presents a study in contemporary sartorial layering and deconstructed tailoring. Photographed by Mathieu Rainaud, the editorial series explores modern male fashion through a series of high-key studio portraits that emphasize texture, fabric weight, and bold color blocking. Creative directors Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh guide the aesthetic, which pairs structured blazers and utility outerwear with intricate shirting and graphic knitwear. The compositions maintain a clean, editorial focus, utilizing minimal backdrops to highlight the deliberate styling by Roberto Piu. Grooming by Natsumi Ebiko adds a polished finish to the portraits, while casting by Anita Bitton and Richard Nguyen rounds out the project’s refined visual identity.
Project The Manual Review · The Menswear Edit
The Menswear Edit is an editorial fashion series for The Manual Review, showcasing a range of contemporary tailoring and textured knitwear. The project centers on model Takfarines Bengana, captured across a series of stark, minimalist interiors and seamless studio backgrounds. Photographer Ben Beagent leverages natural light to define the mood, ranging from crisp, high-contrast geometric shadows to soft, golden-hour warmth. The imagery frequently employs analogue film techniques to lend a tactile, grainy quality to the clean compositions. Styling by Joseph Ecorchard highlights intricate detailing—from metallic sequins to patterned textiles—while production by Olya Siniakov and casting by Anita Bitton maintain a refined, consistent aesthetic throughout the shoot. Makeup artist Ruben Masoliver and Miwa Moroki contributed to the editorial vision.
Project The Manual Review · Manu Moreno
This editorial portrait series captures athlete Manu Moreno through a sequence of studio images. The project leans into a clean aesthetic, utilizing natural light to define the subject's form across both vertical and horizontal compositions. Photographer David Gomez Maestre leads the visual execution, with creative direction provided by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh. The series highlights athletic texture and attire, featuring styling details such as a chunky cream turtleneck and layered casual wear, with makeup artistry by Jose Carlos Gonzalez.
Project The Manual Review · Jil Sander Fall Winter 2026
The Manual Review brings a stark, sophisticated lens to the Jil Sander Fall Winter 2026 collection, distilling the essence of contemporary fashion through a lens of editorial minimalism. By stripping away extraneous noise, the project highlights the architectural precision and tactile depth inherent in the season’s offering. Creative directors Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh lead a visual narrative that leans into a neutral color palette, emphasizing the interplay between matte textiles and clean, geometric forms. The editorial campaign captures this through a series of intentional compositions, ranging from the close-up focus on a light brown suede shoulder bag captured with soft light to a full-body studio portrait of model Aboubakar Konte. Styling by Met Kilinc underscores the collection’s ethos, utilizing tailored vests and subtle, modern accents like a dangling leather belt to create a silhouette that feels both grounded and aspirational. The use of high-key lighting across a pristine white seamless background ensures the focus remains entirely on the garment construction, mirroring the house’s tradition of understated luxury. With casting orchestrated by Calvin Wilson and Richard Nguyen, the project avoids the overwrought in favor of a quiet, singular intensity, successfully situating these pieces within a commercial framework that feels distinctly elevated and thoughtfully curated for the modern audience.
Project The Manual Review · Rosalieke Fuchs
In a sophisticated showcase for The Manual Review, the editorial titled Rosalieke Fuchs bridges the gap between high-end designer fashion and raw, organic portraiture. This fashion campaign leans into a clean, minimalist aesthetic that allows the inherent textures of the clothing and the subject to take center stage. Under the creative direction of Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh, the project masterfully balances the artifice of the studio with the ease of lifestyle photography. Photographer Joan Braun captures a series of intimate moments, alternating between stark, beauty-light portraits that emphasize the model's natural skin texture and voluminous hair, and relaxed, full-length shots set against sun-drenched architectural backdrops. With precise styling by Esther Matilla, the wardrobe transitions from soft, structured knitwear to casual layered ensembles, all while maintaining a cohesive, airy narrative. The use of soft, even lighting across the editorial elevates the visual storytelling, transforming a simple breeze block wall or white seamless backdrop into a refined canvas for contemporary design. Featuring the versatile modeling of Rosalieke Fuchs and refined grooming by hair stylist Andrea Martinelli and makeup artist Lisa Michalik, the project succeeds in creating a timeless look. By prioritizing raw, organic elements alongside intentional minimalism, the team delivers a polished editorial that feels both immediate and enduring, cementing its status as a standout piece of modern fashion media.
Project The Manual Review · The Manual Review, Three Cover
The Manual Review presents its Issue Three cover, an editorial feature grounded in a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The composition centers on model Rosalieke Fuchs, captured in a studio setting against an off-white backdrop. Photographer Joan Braun uses soft light to highlight the utility-inspired styling, with creative direction provided by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh. The cover is rounded out by fashion editor and stylist Esther Matilla, along with hair stylist Andrea Martinelli and makeup artist Lisa Michalik.
Project The Manual Review · Jeanne Cadieu
Model Jeanne Cadieu stars in this expansive fashion editorial for The Manual Review. Photographed by Diego Vourakis, the series presents a study in structure and minimalism, alternating between crisp, high-key studio portraits and textured, natural-light urban vignettes. The work leans into a refined, tactile aesthetic, highlighting garment silhouettes and nuanced tailoring through soft, diffused illumination. Creative direction by Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh anchors the project's visual identity, complemented by fashion styling from Julie Ragolia. The editorial integrates varied techniques, including monochromatic treatments and subtle film grain, to build a cohesive narrative across the diverse settings.
Project The Manual Review · The Manual Review, Two Cover
The Manual Review presents its second issue, featuring model Jeanne Cadieu on the cover. This editorial project, helmed by creative directors Juan Duque and Nima Habibzadeh, captures a refined aesthetic through the lens of photographer Diego Vourakis. The imagery utilizes soft light and a clean, off-white seamless backdrop to focus on the styling choices curated by fashion editor Julie Ragolia. The composition emphasizes a warm, vertical editorial layout, accented by the styling work of hair stylist Kei Terada and makeup artist Erin Green.
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