Man leaning over to blow out birthday candles while another person covers his eyes in a dimly lit restaurant

Group of people seated around a set dining table with white tablecloth and plates in front of a bright window with sheer curtains.

Man smiling in a dark suit standing outside at night next to a car, holding up a bottle and leaning on a fur garment.

Man holding a cut-glass tumbler of amber liquor, smiling towards the camera with warm lighting

Group of men gathered outside a dimly lit building entrance at night, captured in a cinematic warm tone.

Group of men gathered around a dimly lit table sharing a lively conversation in a dark interior space.

Three men in a dimly lit bar, two holding glasses of beer in the foreground while another sits at a red booth in the background.

Man in a plush orange faux-fur coat lighting a cigarette outdoors at night under dramatic monochromatic yellow street lighting.

Group of men gathered in a warm-lit kitchen interior with long golden hour light casting sharp shadows

Three men relaxing in a sunny garden with a dog and red umbrella, photographed by Mark Peckmezian for Fantastic Man.

Fantastic Man Scenes 2025

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Fantastic Man’s Scenes editorial project explores intimate social dynamics and quiet human connection through a series of cinematic portraits. Photographed by Mark Peckmezian and art directed by Jop van Bennekom, the work transitions between moody, low-key chiaroscuro interiors and expansive, warm-toned outdoor settings. Fashion styling by Dogi Nesanir leans into rich textures and layered tailoring, complemented by the work of hair stylist Naoki Komiya and makeup artist Tinna Empera. The series captures a range of observational moments, utilizing both analogue film techniques and natural light to maintain an authentic, unhurried atmosphere that defines the magazine’s visual language. Casting by Roxane Dia completes the production, anchoring the series in a distinctively communal and theatrical aesthetic.