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 monochrome portrait features Dwyane Wade as the cover star for Players #1 2025. Wade is captured shirtless, wearing a prominent layered chain necklace and light-wash distressed denim jeans with visible underwear waistbands. The image employs a clean studio setting with neutral gray tones and dramatic lighting that emphasizes physical form and detailed tattoos. Styled with bold graphic typography in gold accentuating the Players branding, the composition presents a powerful editorial aesthetic.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Industries
Magazines
Color
Jet Black (50%)
Light Grey (50%)
Background
Grey Seamless
Context
Advertising Campaign, Editorial