Model with painted face wearing a beige belted trench coat against a plain neutral background for HERO Magazine.

Model Douta Sidibe wearing a black jacket and white ruffled scarf against a textured turquoise backdrop for HERO Magazine

Model with blue makeup wearing a cream shirt with a large sculptural bow for HERO Magazine Let's Trip editorial

Model wearing a blue turtleneck and light trousers seated inside a white gridded studio structure against a pale blue background.

Portrait of a Black model with colourful face paint wearing a golden-brown shirt and a purple tie against a plain light background

Model Douta Sidibe in a yellow knit sweater and trousers with star graphics for HERO Magazine by photographer Jaša Müller.

Model wearing a black and yellow military jacket over a white shirt against a neutral background for HERO Magazine

Model wearing a plaid vest and dark high-neck top against a light seamless background for HERO Magazine.

Model Douta Sidibe in a black turtleneck and green trousers against a light background for HERO Magazine

Black male model with red forehead makeup wearing a dark jacket against a light background

Model wearing a bright orange anorak jacket over a yellow shirt and dark tie against a plain light background

Multiple exposure of a black model wearing a patterned coat and sneakers against a white background with scattered yellow dots.

Portrait of a black woman with buttons scattered in her voluminous dark afro hair and purple-tinted skin tones

Model in a camel double-breasted blazer and red socks shot through a multi-pane cracked mirror with a purple backdrop.

Model with vivid multi-colored face paint wearing a patterned textured jacket against a neutral studio background

HERO Magazine Let's Trip 2026

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Let's Trip, a striking fashion editorial for HERO Magazine, serves as a masterclass in modern creative synthesis, blending high-concept portraiture with an unapologetically bold aesthetic. Under the precise lens of photographer Jaša Müller, the project leans into a vibrant, experimental spirit, utilizing diverse techniques such as studio strobe lighting, subtle double exposure, and layered analogue film elements to craft a distinct visual language. Styled with architectural flair by Jermaine Daley, the wardrobe emphasizes structural experimentation, pairing oversized silhouettes and textured knitwear with unexpected color blocking. This visual intensity is further elevated by the deliberate artistry of makeup artist Anga Borodina, who applies prismatic pigments and abstract strokes across the subjects' faces, grounding the high-fashion editorial in a sensory, painterly experience. With hair by Eduardo Bravo providing a crisp, minimalist counterpoint, the series pushes beyond traditional catalogue imagery, favoring a graphic, collage-like composition that feels both avant-garde and meticulously curated. Casting director Alexandra Antonova brings together a diverse ensemble, including Douta Sidibe, whose steady, intimate gaze anchors the movement and distortion within the frames. By balancing clean, off-white backdrops with chaotic, saturated accents and clever visual post-production effects, the project effectively captures the intersection of contemporary designer fashion and fine art, ultimately offering a thoughtful exploration of identity through a lens of stylized, rhythmic, and textural contrast.