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BrandBritish GQ
ProjectWhat A Mess!
A large traditional red nested doll standing next to a pair of sunglasses held upright by small nested doll pieces.

British GQ What A Mess! 2026

Associated creatives

Guillaume Blondiau
Guillaume BlondiauPhotographer
Manuela Hainz
Manuela HainzFashion Editor/Stylist

Tags

russian nesting dollnesting dollred nesting dollsunglassesnested dollwooden doll

Description

This creative editorial photograph for British GQ titled What A Mess! features a large, intricately painted red nested doll standing beside a pair of dark sunglasses. The sunglasses are propped up vertically, held by the top and bottom pieces of a smaller matching nested doll. The subject is displayed against a clean, neutral white background with soft directional lighting that casts gentle shadows. Photographed by Guillaume Blondiau with styling by Manuela Hainz, the composition highlights whimsical object juxtaposition and traditional folk art motifs.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Industries

Magazines

Color

Crimson (50%)
Camel (30%)
Jet Black (20%)

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial