COAT Magazine: Chess Club

Apr 2025

Chess Club for COAT Magazine is a sophisticated fashion editorial series that explores the interplay of narrative and composition through the lens of a classic, contemplative game. The project employs a mix of clean studio portraiture and warm, cinematic interior scenes to frame its subjects in a series of highly textured looks, featuring layered contemporary apparel, tailored coats, and sharp, vintage-inspired accessories. Photographer and creative director Adrian Price captures the cast with a disciplined eye for shadow play and chiaroscuro. The work frequently utilizes analogue film techniques to build a moody, tactile atmosphere, emphasizing the grain of wooden chessboards and the distinct folds of patterned fabrics. With fashion styling by Patrick Zaczkiewicz and meticulous grooming from hair stylist Michael Brennan and make-up artist Kristyan Low, the imagery leans into a grounded, documentary-adjacent aesthetic. Produced by Kylie Farrington and the team at Saunders & Co, the editorial moves between isolated, high-contrast studio profiles and dense, group-focused narratives. The collection maintains a consistent visual language centered on geometry and gesture, documenting the quiet focus of its subjects in a series of monochromatic and warmly lit compositions.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Analogue / film

Editorial