Magazines
Magazines is the one category where the layout exists before the photograph does — a cover has to leave room for a masthead and headlines that haven't been written yet. On Visie, that craft spans cover and editorial photography for marques like British Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ, composed around negative space for text rather than filling the frame.
This week's top Magazines projects
This week's top Magazines projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Esquire U.S. · Esquire U.S. October/November 2026 Cover
Esquire U.S. features actor Glen Powell on the cover of its October/November 2026 issue. Captured by photographer Billy Kidd, the series leans into a high-contrast aesthetic, utilizing low-key chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize form and tonal depth against a minimalist studio backdrop. The editorial execution remains focused on clean, tight framing, pairing the dramatic monochrome portraits with traditional magazine cover typography. Fashion editor and stylist Chloe Hartstein provides the sartorial direction, while set designer Michael Sturgeon creates the neutral environment. The issue is produced under the leadership of editor Michael Sebastian.
Project New York Magazine · New York Magazine Men's Style Issue ...
New York Magazine presents its Men's Style Issue, a special feature exploring contemporary portraiture through a curated lens. Shot by photographer Ryan McGinley, the editorial series captures subjects including Elliot Page and Troye Sivan within intimate, atmospheric settings like saunas and bathhouses. The work leans into a clean, vertical aesthetic, defined by warm natural light and the use of analogue film techniques. Creative production for the feature was led by fashion editor Miyako Bellizzi, with additional contributions from hair stylist Tomo Jidai and makeup artist Tayler Treadwell. Movement direction by Ash Rucker helps define the candid, staged compositions found throughout the issue.
Project Harper's Bazaar U.S. · Julianne Moore Is Still Obsessed
Harper's Bazaar U.S. features actor Julianne Moore in the editorial series Julianne Moore Is Still Obsessed. Shot by photographer Senta Simond, the project leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing natural light and clean studio compositions to emphasize structured tailoring and quiet poise. The production features fashion styling by Malina Joseph Gilchrist, with hair styling by Jimmy Paul, makeup by Romy Soleimani, and manicures by Yuko Tsuchihashi. Set designer Bailey Brown provides the subtle studio backdrop, which incorporates floral elements and purposeful seating to complement Moore's candid portraiture. Techniques such as long exposure and analogue film textures add a tactile quality to the editorial imagery.
Project GQ Magazine U.S. · GQ Magazine U.S. October 2026 Cover
For the October 2026 issue of GQ Magazine U.S., photographer Mario Sorrenti captures actor Tom Cruise in a sharp, editorial cover portrait. The composition leans into a minimalist aesthetic, featuring a clean white background that brings focus to the styling, which includes an unbuttoned black shirt and fitted denim. The project was overseen by Head of Editorial Content Adam Baidawi and features styling by Fashion Editor George Cortina. The production team included hair by Jennifer Harling, makeup by Bruce Grayson, and set design by Philipp Haemmerle, with tailoring by Susanna Badalyan and accompanying cover story text by writer Zach Baron.
Project WSJ · Edie
WSJ presents 'Edie,' an expansive editorial feature highlighting the versatile, tactile aesthetics of contemporary fashion. Centered on model Edie Campbell, the project leans into earthy, organic landscapes and minimalist studio settings to explore complex textures, from heavy shearling and wool to intricate fringe and sequins. Photographer Laura Jane Coulson captures the subject in dynamic, often contemplative poses that draw on equestrian-inspired themes and natural light. With fashion styling by Pau Avia, the visual narrative moves between the grit of analogue film techniques and clean, sharp studio compositions. The project reflects a focus on material quality and structural tailoring, further refined by the hair styling of Joe Burwin and makeup artistry by Mel Arter. The result is a cohesive, multifaceted editorial portrait that emphasizes both movement and stillness within diverse outdoor environments.
Project Variety Magazine · WHO DO YOU BELIEVE
Variety Magazine presents its 'Who Do You Believe' feature, an editorial portrait series documenting an ensemble cast of actors. The collection centers on a series of group and individual character studies, utilizing clean, polished art direction to highlight the subjects. Photographed by Xavi Gordo, the imagery blends indoor studio sessions with open-air terrace setups. The series leans into a neutral color palette, featuring structured tailoring and minimal silhouettes. Key contributors include actors Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Chloë Sevigny, and Julia Roberts, all styled in coordinated, high-contrast attire. The work emphasizes soft light and editorial typography across its various vertical layouts.
Project Mastermind Magazine · Keira Knightley
For a recent issue of Mastermind Magazine, actor Keira Knightley features in a series of editorial portraits captured by photographer Alasdair McLellan. Under the creative direction of Marie-Amélie Sauvé, the shoot leans into an understated aesthetic, utilizing monochrome and warm-toned palettes to frame Knightley in natural, outdoor environments. Styling by Conor Manning complements the contemplative imagery, which makes extensive use of natural light and film-style textures. The production features hair styling by Luke Hersheson, makeup by Georgina Graham, and manicuring by Sabrina Gayle, with the creative output highlighting a candid approach to portrait photography.
Project Numéro France · Malgosia
Numéro France presents an extensive editorial series featuring model Malgosia Bela, capturing a sequence of refined fashion narratives. The collection alternates between the clinical precision of a studio environment and the raw, atmospheric textures of unfinished industrial architecture. Throughout the imagery, the styling emphasizes structural silhouettes, mixing voluminous fur outerwear and heavy tailoring with minimalist accessories and sheer hosiery. The execution relies on a blend of soft, diffused studio illumination and natural light, while select frames lean into high-contrast flash techniques for added edge. The work maintains a cohesive, sophisticated editorial aesthetic through a consistent application of minimalist framing and clean, graphic compositions.
Project Flaunt · Ethan Hawk
For this editorial feature in Flaunt, photographer JuanKr captures actor Ethan Hawke in a series of contemplative, character-driven portraits. The collection balances intimate, observational moments with formal, high-contrast imagery, utilizing an analogue aesthetic that emphasizes raw texture and mood. From wooded outdoor environments to hotel interiors, the imagery leans into a cinematic and documentary register. The use of natural light and film grain elevates the portraits, whether featuring Hawke in textured knitwear, reflective sequined outerwear, or rugged leather. JuanKr maintains a consistent, candid quality throughout, framing the subject with a focus on presence and atmosphere rather than static posing.
Project Numéro France · Celebration
Numéro France presents 'Celebration,' a fashion-focused editorial series captured for the magazine's ongoing creative repertoire. The project showcases a range of studio portraiture, exploring dynamic styling through lace, leather, and textured knitwear. Featuring model Lara Stone, the series leans into high-contrast monochrome aesthetics and editorial techniques like analogue film and chiaroscuro lighting. By balancing clean, high-key compositions with moody, low-key silhouettes, the work highlights the interplay between delicate fabric textures and structured garment design.
Project Harper's Bazaar France · Stella
Harper’s Bazaar France presents 'Stella,' a fashion editorial featuring model Stella Hanan. Photographed by Theo Sion, the series explores tailored silhouettes and textured outerwear across a range of studio environments. The editorial, styled by Alice Goddard, shifts between high-contrast monochrome compositions and moody, directional hard lighting. The creative team includes hair stylist Franziska Presche and makeup artist Thom Walker, with manicurist Saffron Goddard completing the production details.
Project Vogue Czechoslovakia · Milovaná
Vogue Czechoslovakia presents 'Milovaná,' a sophisticated fashion editorial feature. Photographed by Hana Knizova, the series explores a blend of classic domestic interiors and stylized portraiture, leaning into a surreal visual language through bold colour-blocking and architectural framing. With art direction by Robert Kovac and fashion direction by Milena Zuravljova, the project highlights model Maggie Maurer across a range of high-contrast ensembles. The editorial utilizes natural light and a clean, composed aesthetic, incorporating diverse textures from leather and suede to fine jewelry and antique props. The final imagery maintains a consistent editorial focus, emphasizing form and detail throughout the storytelling.
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