Close-up portrait of a young man wearing round sunglasses and a jacket outdoors on a city street.

Model Baptiste Vivo wearing black-and-white patterned sunglasses and a denim jacket against a city building and blue sky.

Close-up portrait of a model with dark curly hair wearing teal rectangular sunglasses and a blue denim shirt under direct sunlight.

Close-up portrait of model Baptiste Vivo wearing dark sunglasses and a sleeveless beige top on a sunlit street.

D Repubblica CROSSROADS 2026

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Captured under the relentless glow of high-noon sun, the Crossroads project for D Repubblica serves as a masterclass in urban fashion storytelling. Through the lens of photographer Priscillia Saada, this editorial fashion campaign strips away unnecessary artifice to focus on the interplay between stark, direct lighting and the modern subjects who populate a gritty cityscape. The series leans into a raw, documentary-inspired aesthetic that elevates everyday street encounters into a cohesive, high-fashion narrative. By utilizing natural light to cast sharp, architectural shadows across faces and textures, Saada transforms the sunlit streets into a dynamic studio space. Fashion editor Francesca Ottaviani masterfully curates a wardrobe that balances classic denim and khakis with bold, statement-making eyewear, ensuring the accessories remain the focal point of every frame. The visual texture is enriched by the thoughtful grooming and styling contributions of hair stylist Andrea Idini and makeup artist Porsche Poon, who define the subjects' features against the bright, outdoor backdrop. With model Baptiste Vivo leading the cast through an urban parking structure and sun-drenched avenues, the imagery oscillates between intimate portraiture and candid lifestyle photography. This project is a testament to the power of editorial minimalism, where the combination of clean composition and high-contrast lighting creates an enduring, sophisticated vision of contemporary style that feels both immediate and timeless.