GQ Korea

Mar 2026

In the vibrant fashion editorial Power Puff, GQ Korea leans into a masterclass of chromatic tension and structural play, redefining contemporary menswear through a lens of saturated experimentation. Captured by photographer Pakbae, this series functions as a bold exploration of luxury fashion house aesthetics, where high-key, studio strobe lighting strips away environmental distractions to center the focus entirely on texture and form. The work moves beyond traditional portraiture, employing a series of symmetrical poses and dynamic, mid-air movements that emphasize the tension between rigid tailoring and fluid, tactile materials like supple leather, coarse knit wool, and structured tweed. With model Yugo Takano at the forefront, the imagery channels a sense of deliberate artifice, using vibrant color blocking and unexpected styling to subvert classic masculine silhouettes. The execution relies on a clean, editorial minimalism, allowing the intricate layering of garments—from fringed headwear to oversized knit balaclavas—to emerge as the primary visual hook. Each frame acts as a study in contrast, carefully balancing the brightness of the studio environment with the deliberate, serious expressions of the subjects. This project exemplifies how high-end editorial photography can treat the body as a canvas for sculptural fashion, ultimately delivering a sharp, modern vision that feels both meticulously composed and kinetically alive.

Editorial, Vertical

Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion