Esquire Singapore

Mar 2026

In the editorial feature titled On y va, Esquire Singapore explores the intersection of contemporary fashion and quiet urban contemplation. Captured through the lens of photographer Chuck Reyes, the project functions as a visual narrative that transcends standard fashion photography by leaning into a documentary, cinematic aesthetic. Model Elio Trochain traverses European-style cityscapes, his movements and introspective expressions grounded by the expert styling of fashion editor Asri Jasman. The creative direction relies heavily on natural light, utilizing soft-focus lenses and dappled shadow play to establish a mood that feels both spontaneous and meticulously composed. Throughout the series, the integration of analogue film textures and deliberate 35mm film grain elevates the work, transforming a standard magazine spread into an immersive experience. Massa Yahiro’s hair styling captures a naturalistic, tousled grace that complements the layered, architectural silhouettes of the garments. From the rhythmic pacing of the subject walking down cobblestone streets to the clever use of reflections and soft bokeh, the project channel a journalistic sensitivity to the urban environment. By prioritizing an atmospheric, muted color palette over high-contrast artifice, the team has produced a body of work that reads as a poetic meditation on modern masculinity and the subtle elegance of daily life in a city defined by its historic Haussmann-style architecture.

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