Portrait of a young man wearing a rugby shirt with a white collar indoors against a wall

A young male model seated on a wooden floor leaning against a chair wearing a black jacket and blue shorts against a light blue wall.

Monochrome low-angle portrait of a young man wearing a dark V-neck sweater and patterned trousers on a staircase

Young man with curly hair wearing an embroidered black military jacket and blue trousers against a pale blue wall.

Model wearing a textured brown and blue faux fur coat against a pale blue wall and ornate architectural mirror frame.

Close-up portrait of a young man with curly hair wearing a dark jacket with light contrast embroidery standing near a window

Close-up portrait of a shirtless young man with curly dark hair wearing leather sleeves against a blue background.

Monochrome portrait of a male model standing in an open window frame wearing a tailored jacket and shorts.

Young male model posing in front of a window wearing a patterned shirt and white shorts in a bedroom

Monochrome portrait of a young male model leaning against a doorway wearing patterned trousers and a matching draped robe over a ribbed tank top

Model wearing a black leather jacket and patterned trousers seated on a white credenza with a round mirror and lamp.

Male model wearing a black military-style jacket and light blue shorts seated on a wooden floor leaning against a chair.

Young male model reclining on a white bed wearing a patterned rugby shirt and light-colored shorts.

Young man seated on a white bed wearing a red, blue, and black rugby shirt with white shorts and socks.

Monochrome portrait of a young male model with short curly hair looking thoughtfully to the side against a seamless grey backdrop.

Close-up portrait of a young man with curly hair wearing a grey sleeveless top and a patterned scarf, holding a white doorframe.

Close-up portrait of a man with curly hair wearing a grey sleeveless top and a colorful patterned scarf.

Behind the Blinds Blue Hours 2026

About

Blue Hours, a compelling fashion editorial featured in Behind the Blinds, masterfully explores the intersection of contemporary menswear and domestic intimacy. Captured through the lens of photographer Gabe Araujo, the series channels a cinematic sensibility, leaning into an aesthetic of editorial minimalism that elevates the mundane surroundings of a home into a high-fashion narrative. The project serves as a sophisticated showcase of texture and contrast, where fashion editor and stylist Nicholas MacKinnon curates a diverse wardrobe—ranging from structured, military-inspired jackets with intricate braiding to voluminous faux-fur coats and delicate, patterned silks—that feels both grounded and aspirational. Model Juanel Hernandez serves as the project's versatile anchor, bringing a somber, contemplative energy to each frame. The execution utilizes natural light to brilliant effect, with the soft illumination highlighting the tactile quality of the layered garments while creating a sense of quiet, nostalgic atmosphere. By blending analogue film techniques with sharp, high-contrast black and white compositions, Blue Hours achieves a timeless, narrative quality. The project succeeds by prioritizing a raw, direct connection between the subject and the lens, stripping away artifice to focus on the interplay of light, shadow, and the nuanced details of modern luxury tailoring in a minimalist architectural setting.