Arena Homme +
Both Ends Burning, b/w Just Another High
May 2026
In the expansive fashion editorial project titled Both Ends Burning, b/w Just Another High for Arena Homme +, photographer Giampaolo Sgura masterfully captures a narrative of languid luxury. Moving through sun-drenched residential estates and atmospheric, wood-paneled interiors, the project navigates the intersection of high fashion and effortless lifestyle imagery. Under the expert eye of stylist Stephanie Kherlakian, the models, including Justin Eric Martin, are rendered in a mix of structured tailoring, soaked dress shirts, and eclectic accessories that define a contemporary, elevated aesthetic. The editorial leans into a classic, documentary-style approach, effectively utilizing natural light to highlight the rich textures of tweed, linen, and wool suiting. By blending color-saturated, vibrant snapshots with high-contrast, black and white photography, Sgura achieves a timeless quality that feels both cinematic and immediate. The work captures a mood of reflective isolation and social intimacy, utilizing a shallow depth of field to maintain a sharp focus on the subjects while allowing the architectural backdrop to recede into a soft, blurred distance. With casting by Simone Bart Rocchietti and grooming contributions from Gianluca Mandelli, the collective vision achieves a refined, polished editorial minimalism. Each frame works to balance the poise of formal attire with the raw, lived-in feel of a long afternoon, ultimately offering a sophisticated look at the modern luxury wardrobe as it exists in the wild.
Editorial, Lifestyle
Natural light
Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion
