GQ Turkey
Between Skin and Structure
Feb 2026
In the striking fashion editorial series Between Skin and Structure for GQ Turkey, photographer Daniel Sars and fashion editor Anil Can explore the intersection of raw human form and the precise architecture of modern menswear. The project leverages a disciplined visual language, alternating between high-key, luminous studio strobe setups that emphasize graphic clarity and dramatic low-key chiaroscuro lighting that carves out sculptural silhouettes. Through a series of carefully composed portraits, model Leandro da Silva becomes a canvas where the tactile nature of high-fashion tailoring meets the personal history of his own ink. The series moves beyond standard commercial portraiture by treating garments not merely as items to be worn, but as structural elements that redefine the subject's posture and movement. Whether capturing the fluid drape of an oversized trench coat or the deliberate, minimalist tension of a button-down shirt worn backward, the imagery channels a sophisticated sense of artistic intrigue. By stripping away environmental context, the work forces a concentrated focus on the play between texture, pattern, and anatomy. This editorial effort succeeds in elevating the portrait genre, resulting in a cohesive portfolio that reads as a deliberate study of style, where the focus remains steadfastly on the symbiotic relationship between the body’s natural lines and the curated, often avant-garde, structure of the pieces presented.
Editorial, Vertical
Studio strobe
