Two male models standing side by side in low-key lighting, wearing patterned knitwear and casual trousers.

A young man wearing a dark denim jacket and light blue button-down shirt standing indoors near a doorway.

Shirtless male model posing against wooden walls with a ladder wearing dark trousers in a monochrome editorial photograph

Two male models in a dimly lit rustic bedroom, one seated on the edge of a wrought-iron bed frame and one lying down

A young male model seated on a draped yellow lounge chair wearing a black leather suit jacket and matching trousers.

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing an animal print jacket and beaded choker necklace against a curtained backdrop.

Young man in a white sweatshirt and dark trousers seated against a textured wall under hard direct lighting

Two male models reflected in a bathroom mirror, shot for HERO Magazine editorial Restless by Gino Gurrieri.

Young man using a public payphone indoors under heavy red lighting, captured in a cinematic editorial portrait for HERO Magazine.

Monochrome portrait of a black man wearing an embroidered denim jacket and textured top standing indoors.

Young Black male model in an olive green shirt standing against a weathered patterned wallpaper background for HERO Magazine

Model standing on a wooden floor in a dark interior wearing a dark coat and blue jeans

Model climbing a wooden staircase in a dark interior wearing a light suit jacket and dark shirt for HERO Magazine

HERO Magazine Restless 2026

About

Restless, the latest editorial feature for HERO Magazine, masterfully channels the tension of youth through a cinematic lens. By leaning into the raw, tactile nature of analogue film and 35mm photography, the series creates a moody, introspective atmosphere that feels both timeless and urgent. Photographer Gino Gurrieri captures this narrative through a rigorous application of chiaroscuro lighting, where deep, directional shadows emphasize the intricate textures of the wardrobe—from distressed leather and heavy cable-knit sweaters to embroidered denim. The project is elevated by the precise vision of fashion editor and stylist Steve Morriss, whose curation of layers and patterns adds a gritty depth to each portrait. With grooming by hair stylist Hiroshi Matsushita, the subjects—including Alex Schlab and Kian Cleator—are framed in settings that emphasize architectural decay and intimacy, utilizing weathered walls and vintage interiors to ground the subjects in a sense of quiet displacement. Casting director Simon van Stigt provides the necessary gravitas, ensuring the models embody a pensive, restless energy that bridges the gap between high-fashion editorial and raw lifestyle documentation. The result is a compelling visual study of stillness and form, where the interplay of light and high-contrast composition transforms everyday environments into a sophisticated, visually arresting narrative of contemporary masculinity.