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Featured Elle France projects
This week's top Elle France projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Elle France · Elle France 07/16/2026 Cover
For the July 16, 2026 issue of Elle France, photographer Baard Lunde delivers a masterclass in editorial intimacy, capturing a striking close-up portrait that celebrates the raw, unfiltered beauty of natural skin texture. The cover shot leans into a warm, evocative palette, punctuated by the vibrant presence of a textured orange fabric draped over the subject. By expertly harnessing natural light to cast a subtle, dappled pattern of shadows across the model's face, the image achieves a rhythmic visual contrast that feels both organic and high-fashion. This editorial approach avoids the clinical perfection often seen in magazine media, instead opting for a tactile, grounded aesthetic that highlights the intricate dusting of freckles as a focal point. Fashion editor and stylist Elissa Castelbou ensures the styling complements the portrait’s tactile quality, while the dual-threat artistry of hair and makeup artist Aurelia Liansberg grounds the overall look in sophisticated, clean-lined simplicity. The final layout, featuring the iconic masthead layered over the portrait, creates a harmonious balance between high-end typography and the unrefined spirit of the photography. The result is a compelling, authentic cover that feels refreshing in its restraint, serving as a quintessential example of modern portraiture within the competitive landscape of the international fashion magazine industry.
Project Elle France · On Reste Cool
For their vibrant summer spread titled On Reste Cool, Elle France leans into the quintessential ease of coastal living through a series of high-fashion beauty and lifestyle photographs. Shot by photographer Baard Lunde, the project captures the ephemeral warmth of the season, utilizing natural light to highlight an authentic, unpolished aesthetic. The editorial work relies on a blend of intimate portraiture and expansive beach scenes, where the focus remains sharp on raw skin textures, visible freckles, and a sense of movement. Fashion editor and stylist Elissa Castelbou curates an eclectic, sun-drenched wardrobe that ranges from feathered silhouettes to metallic velvet and shell-adorned tops, injecting a playful energy into the layout. Complementing this, makeup artist Aurelia Liansberg employs a bold palette of magenta, electric blue, and soft pinks that pop against the sun-kissed complexions of the subjects. The series masterfully balances high-contrast editorial minimalism with the kinetic joy of summer, incorporating techniques like macro lens work to celebrate detail and high-speed photography to freeze spontaneous moments of motion. By seamlessly integrating text overlays with candid, lifestyle-infused imagery, the project successfully channels a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere that defines the modern Elle France aesthetic. Every frame resonates with the texture of salt, sand, and light, solidifying its place as a definitive study in vibrant, sun-soaked editorial photography.
Project Elle France · Conte d'Ete
Captured with an evocative sense of timeless elegance, the Conte d'Ete fashion editorial for Elle France masterfully blends high-end luxury fashion with an approachable, sun-drenched lifestyle aesthetic. Through the lens of photographer Jonas Bresnan, the imagery channels a sophisticated narrative that leans into the quiet intimacy of a summer afternoon. By utilizing natural light to cast dappled shadows across the frame, the production achieves a classic portrait quality that feels both candid and deliberate. Model Ophelie Guillermand anchors the composition with a poise that emphasizes the crisp, structured layering of her attire, while the interplay of the surrounding tree branches adds a soft, organic texture that enhances the visual depth of the scene. The success of this editorial relies heavily on the technical harmony between the creative leads and the support team; specifically, the refined hair styling by Kazuko Kitaoka and the clean, understated makeup artistry of Tiina Roivainen provide the perfect foundation for the wardrobe styling. This project demonstrates how luxury fashion houses can utilize editorial minimalism to tell a story that feels personal yet aspirational. By stripping away extraneous noise, the team creates a coherent and visually arresting showcase that perfectly captures the relaxed spirit of the season while maintaining the high standards expected of the publication, ultimately resulting in a body of work that feels both grounded and distinctively premium.
Project Elle France · Āmes Fleurs
In the striking editorial feature Ames Fleurs, Elle France captures a sensory exploration of seasonal transition, blending luxury fashion house aesthetics with the organic intimacy of a sun-drenched garden. Photographer Laurie Bartley crafts a series of images that feel both grounded and ethereal, leaning into natural light to accentuate the tactile qualities of the featured collections. Stylist Hortense Manga expertly curates a wardrobe that juxtaposes delicate crochet detailing and intricate floral embroidery against bold, architectural silhouettes, creating a visual narrative that is as romantic as it is modern. Model Em Verleun anchors the series with a presence that feels candid and poised, while makeup artist Tiina Roivainen emphasizes a raw, authentic beauty through the lens of Editorial and Lifestyle photography. The project masterfully employs a shallow depth of field and soft, directional lighting to focus on the interplay between fabric textures and the surrounding lush greenery. By framing Em Verleun against distressed wood, glass apertures, and verdant foliage, the team evokes an atmosphere of nostalgia and quiet luxury. The result is a cohesive, dream-like portrait of contemporary style that prioritizes mood and composition, turning each frame into a study of light, color, and layered garment design. This collaboration serves as a polished testament to the power of editorial minimalism, where the focus remains steadfastly on the grace of the subject and the craftsmanship of the clothes.
Project Elle France · Etre et avoir l'Ete
Captured for Elle France, Etre et avoir l'Ete is a high-fashion editorial campaign that perfectly encapsulates the languid, sun-drenched spirit of a Mediterranean summer. Through the lens of photographer Marie Schmidt, the project leans into a raw and tactile aesthetic, utilizing 35mm film and analogue techniques to evoke a sense of nostalgic, cinematic elegance. The series features model Britt Oosten, whose natural, sun-kissed presence anchors the imagery against rugged coastal backdrops and stark, minimalist architecture. Fashion editor and stylist Anne-Marie Brouillet expertly balances the line between luxury and leisure, pairing high-end swimwear with eclectic statement accessories like chunky bead necklaces, macrame bags, and metallic accents that catch the natural light. With precise grooming by hair and makeup artist Tina Hoffmann, the look feels both effortless and intentionally polished, characterized by windswept textures and soft, glowing skin. The execution relies heavily on the interplay of chiaroscuro lighting and the clean geometry of coastal stone, transforming the environment into an active participant in the narrative. This project stands as a sophisticated exploration of summer style, where the focus on form, fabric texture, and atmospheric shadow elevates the traditional fashion editorial into a meditative, dreamlike reflection on the season's inherent allure.
Project Elle France · Elle France 06/04/2026 Cover
For the June 4th, 2026 cover of Elle France, the production team delivers a masterclass in seasonal elegance, leaning into a sun-drenched aesthetic that captures the essence of sophisticated summer living. Photographer Marie Schmidt expertly harnesses natural light to illuminate the subject, model Britt Oosten, whose radiant presence anchors the frame against a soft-focus seaside backdrop. The creative execution emphasizes a polished editorial look, grounded by the styling choices of Anne-Marie Brouillet. By pairing a rust-colored, belt-detailed one-piece swimsuit with bold gold-toned statement jewelry—a chunky collar necklace and matching bracelet—the visual narrative strikes a perfect balance between high-fashion refinement and accessible lifestyle appeal. The addition of the straw cowboy hat introduces a playful texture that bridges the gap between classic glamour and relaxed coastal style. Tina Hoffmann rounds out the creative team, providing seamless hair and makeup artistry that enhances the overall naturalistic, bright composition. As a definitive example of high-end magazine media production, the cover feels both timeless and vibrantly modern. It effectively utilizes the negative space of the soft-focus landscape to allow the bold masthead typography to command attention, ensuring the final piece resonates as a hallmark of premium editorial design. This project serves as a compelling reminder of how purposeful casting and cohesive creative direction translate into a powerful visual statement for the industry.
Project Elle France · Elle France 05/28/2026 Cover
For the May 28, 2026 issue of Elle France, photographer Rocio Ramos delivers a striking cover that epitomizes the timeless sophistication of high-end fashion magazines. The editorial portrait captures model and actress Estelle Lefébure in a serene profile shot, turning away from the lens with a soft, natural smile that anchors the image in authentic grace. Bathed in a warm, ethereal glow, the composition leans heavily into the nuanced use of natural light to accentuate the textures of her look, including a sleek navy blue sleeveless top and a bold gold chain link bracelet. Behind the scenes, the creative synergy is palpable; Tatsu Yamanaka’s makeup application remains fresh and minimalist, while Javier Palacio’s hair styling contributes to the overall clean, bright aesthetic that defines this contemporary media piece. As a classic example of editorial portraiture, the project feels both grounded and elevated, perfectly balancing the demands of a high-fashion publication with a candid sense of humanity. The layout, dominated by the iconic Elle France masthead and bold lifestyle headlines, underscores the magazine’s position as a curator of taste. By prioritizing light and subtle expression over complex staging, the team has created a cover that resonates with quiet confidence and stylistic clarity, cementing this issue as a definitive study in modern editorial photography within the broader landscape of luxury lifestyle media.
Project Elle France · Estelle Lefébure
Captured through the lens of photographer Rocio Ramos, this editorial portrait series for Elle France reimagines the classic lifestyle aesthetic through a sophisticated, high-contrast monochrome palette. Featuring the iconic French model Estelle Lefébure, the project channels a timeless sense of ease, leaning into a preppy-inspired wardrobe that transitions seamlessly from varsity-influenced layering to serene, water-bound silhouettes. The creative vision thrives on a minimalist approach, where the interplay of natural light and high-key lighting serves to elevate every frame, turning simple pool-side moments into study-like explorations of form and movement. With meticulous beauty direction provided by Javier Palacio on hair and Tatsu Yamanaka on makeup, the resulting imagery feels both grounded in a sun-drenched, candid reality and elevated by an editorial refinement that captures the essence of refined leisure. The compositions, ranging from dynamic water-surface reflections to sharp, sun-kissed portraits, highlight the versatility of the subject while maintaining a cohesive, airy narrative. By stripping away extraneous detail, Ramos allows the subtle interplay of light and texture to define the visual language of the shoot. This project serves as a masterclass in editorial portraiture, demonstrating how the careful application of light and a keen eye for spontaneous movement can transform familiar motifs into something undeniably resonant and classically elegant.
Project Elle France · Elle France March 5, 2026 Cover
Christy Turlington takes center stage for the March 5, 2026, issue of Elle France, anchoring a cover that radiates timeless sophistication and high-fashion elegance. Captured through a precise editorial lens, the portrait strips away unnecessary noise to focus on the interplay between the model and the lens, utilizing high-end studio strobe lighting to create a crisp, even illumination that highlights every detail of the composition. Turlington commands the frame in a structured dark brown sleeveless top, accented by bold, polished gold jewelry that pops against the stark white background. This visual narrative is a masterclass in editorial minimalism, where the focus remains steadfastly on the subject's expressive engagement with the camera. The technical execution is complemented by the expert touch of hair stylist Sebastien Bascle and makeup artist Steven Canavan, whose work ensures a polished finish that aligns perfectly with the aesthetic demands of a legacy publication. By blending sharp, clean typography in signature red and black with an intimate medium-shot framing, the cover reaffirms Elle France’s position at the intersection of media and entertainment. This project is not merely a cover feature but a carefully curated study in style, demonstrating how strategic lighting and deliberate styling choices can elevate a standard studio portrait into a compelling statement for a global audience.
Project Elle France · Elle France 05/21/2026 Cover
For the May 2026 cover of Elle France, photographer Marie Schmidt captures an effortlessly chic moment that perfectly aligns with the magazine's long-standing tradition of elevated editorial fashion. Set against the serene, blurred backdrop of a coastal landscape, the imagery leans into a breezy, sophisticated aesthetic defined by golden hour warmth and an authentic connection between the subject and the lens. Model Constanze Saemann takes center stage, channeling a sharp, modern energy that complements her vibrant blue zip-up jacket and sleek Celine shorts, a styling choice curated with precision by fashion editor Anne-Marie Brouillet. By prioritizing natural light to illuminate the scene, the team creates a visual narrative that feels both timeless and grounded in the lifestyle genre. Beyond the technical execution, the session is elevated by the cohesive vision of hair and makeup artist Tina Hoffmann, whose work ensures a clean, radiant finish that draws the viewer in immediately. This cover represents a masterclass in editorial minimalism, proving that when the right creative team converges, a single frame can communicate a powerful sense of place and poise. The resulting composition seamlessly bridges the gap between high-fashion editorial polish and the relaxed intimacy of a seaside getaway, securing its place as a definitive highlight in the current landscape of European media.
Project Elle France · Voyage En Italie
Voyage En Italie for Elle France unfolds as a meticulously curated fashion editorial that transports the viewer to the sun-drenched coastlines of the Mediterranean. Under the direction of photographer Marie Schmidt, the project captures the essence of a summer escape, blending high-end sartorial choices with a raw, cinematic intimacy. Styled by Anne-Marie Brouillet, the imagery leans heavily into tactile textures—ranging from shaggy, multicolored knitwear and intricate white lace to fringe skirts that mimic natural fibers—all of which are brought to life through a masterful use of natural light. The aesthetic oscillates between color-saturated lifestyle captures and evocative black-and-white portraiture, utilizing analogue film techniques to instill a sense of timeless nostalgia. Featuring models Constanze Saemann and Cristiano Palmerini, the narrative flows with a spontaneous, reportage-style energy, framed by weathered stone piers, calm harbor waters, and the golden hour glow. With hair and makeup artistry by Tina Hoffmann adding a polished yet organic finish to the subjects, the series reads as a cohesive visual journey. By prioritizing soft, hazy atmospheres and strong chiaroscuro elements, the campaign eschews overly produced studio settings in favor of a rustic, authentic environment, perfectly embodying the languid, chic spirit of a seaside voyage.
Project Elle France · Street Tease
For Elle France, the Street Tease editorial project serves as a masterclass in modern fashion reportage, blurring the lines between high-end luxury styling and the raw, candid energy of urban life. Through a series of carefully composed portraits and lifestyle vignettes, the series captures the effortless intersection of high-fashion curation and everyday atmosphere. The aesthetic leans into a sophisticated mix of natural light and high-contrast studio work, employing film-inspired techniques that lend a timeless, documentary-style quality to the imagery. Under the visual direction of photographer Marie Schmidt, the project celebrates a minimalist yet textured approach, where the subtle interplay between luxury jewelry and casual sportswear becomes the focal point. Stylist Elisabeth Akessoul expertly orchestrates these looks, juxtaposing oversized silhouettes with structured accessories to create a narrative that feels both intimate and aspirational. With contributions from hair stylist Bastien Zorzetto, makeup artist Tatsu Yamanaka, and manicurist Virginie Mataja, the attention to detail is palpable in every frame, from the careful styling of delicate chains to the vibrant pop of red nail polish against muted palettes. Featuring model Signe Veiteberg in various street-style configurations, Street Tease channels the quintessential spirit of French fashion, grounding elevated luxury within the relatable, bustling rhythm of city streets while maintaining a polished editorial sheen that remains distinctly Elle.
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