Brand
ProjectPlayers #1 2025 Covers
Players Players #1 2025 Covers 2025
Associated creatives
Vladimir Restoin-RoitfeldEditor-in-Chief
Giorgio ArmaniDesigner
Jerry LorenzoDesigner
Brigitte NiedermairPhotographer
Cam HicksPhotographer
Mario SorrentiPhotographer
Nick KnightPhotographer
Nolan ZangasPhotographer
Quil LemonsPhotographer
Raphael BlissPhotographer
Richie TalboyPhotographer
Ricardo GomesCreative Director
Fenn O'MeallyDirector
Carine RoitfeldFashion Director
Carine RoitfeldFashion Editor/Stylist
Jason BoldenFashion Editor/Stylist
Patrick WeldeFashion Editor/Stylist
Donato SmithHair Stylist
Eugene SouleimanHair Stylist
Yumiko HikageHair Stylist
Leana ArdeleanuMakeup Artist
Val GarlandMakeup Artist
Brent ChuaCasting Director
Jill DemlingCasting Director
Rosie VogelCasting Director
Adam SleeManicurist
Thuy NguyenManicurist
Andrew TomlinsonSet Designer
Isaac AaronSet Designer
Ryan ChappellChoreographer
Justin GerbinoExecutive Producer
Dwyane WadeAthlete
Ella RichardsModel
Lara StoneModel
Tags
Description
This striking black and white portrait captures athlete Dwyane Wade in a close-up framing with an intense, expressive shout revealing grillz on his teeth. Photographed by Nolan Zangas for the 2025 issue of Players magazine, the editorial image features bold typography across the top and clean studio lighting against a minimal backdrop. Creative direction was led by Ricardo Gomes with fashion direction and styling by Carine Roitfeld. The tight composition emphasizes texture in the subject's beard and skin, creating an editorial cover aesthetic.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Industries
Magazines
Background
Grey Seamless
Context
Editorial