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ProjectHERO USA 1 Alex and Maia Shibutani Cover
Alex and Maia Shibutani ice skating together on an indoor ice rink for HERO USA magazine cover shoot

HERO USA 1 Alex and Maia Shibutani Cover 2026

Associated creatives

Daria Kobayashi Ritch
Daria Kobayashi RitchPhotographer
Peghah Maleknejad
Peghah MaleknejadFashion Editor/Stylist
Sandy Ganzer
Sandy GanzerMakeup Artist

Tags

alex shibutanimaia shibutanitwo east asian people ice skatingeast asian man ice skatingeast asian woman ice skatingman in leather jacketleather jacketwoman in dark shirtice skates

Description

This magazine cover for HERO USA features ice skaters Alex and Maia Shibutani photographed by Daria Kobayashi Ritch. The subjects are captured on an ice rink during a dynamic performance pose, with styling by Peghah Maleknejad and makeup by Sandy Ganzer. Large bold typography spelling HERO dominates the upper portion of the vertical composition against a dark backdrop.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Cinematic, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Jet Black (50%)
Pure White (30%)
Silver (20%)

Background

Outdoor Pool

Context

Editorial