5ELEVEN Magazine

Jun 2025

Sasurai is a comprehensive fashion editorial for 5ELEVEN Magazine, captured through the lens of photographer Edwin S Freyer. The series features model Kinari Tamukai navigating a range of environments, from rugged coastal grottoes and rocky shorelines to quiet, traditional Japanese architectural settings. The work leans into a deliberate, observational narrative style that prioritizes mood over artifice. Executing a mix of rich earthy color palettes and high-contrast monochrome, the editorial utilizes natural light to draw out textures in both the apparel and the surroundings. Casting direction by Lewis Waters frames the subject against varied backdrops, emphasizing a contemplative and often pensive aesthetic. The project frequently utilizes analogue film techniques to build a tactile, grainy quality across its vertical compositions.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light

Designer Fashion

Editorial