Male model in a pink textured jacket and white shorts posing in a low stance against a plain wall.

Model wearing dark beret, leather jacket, shorts, and black socks against a white seamless studio wall

Close-up portrait of a male model wearing tinted wrap sunglasses against a plain grey studio background

Monochrome portrait of a young male model wearing a dark blazer, buttoned shirt, and angled beret against a textured background.

A young male model with arms crossed wearing a floral patterned jacket and ruffled white shirt against a neutral background.

Shirtless male model wearing sunglasses, green bow scarf, tan shorts, and knee socks holding a patterned handbag.

Model wearing a pink textured jacket and white shorts against a pale studio background for HERO Magazine.

Male model Luke Pearson wearing a black floral sweater and pink shorts against a plain white background

Close-up black and white portrait of a male model wearing a decorated cap and white shirt against a plain background

Model in white layered outfit with ruffled shirt and shorts against a plain backdrop for HERO Magazine

Male model Luke Pearson wearing a brown jacket over a patterned shirt and striped shorts against a grey backdrop

Model Luke Pearson wearing a yellow cropped jacket and dark shorts against a seamless white studio background for HERO Magazine.

Monochrome portrait of male model Luke Pearson wearing a sleeveless ruffled top and dark shorts against a seamless backdrop.

Male model wearing a black sweater with white trim, red shorts, and black knee socks against a grey background.

Model Luke Pearson seated on a metal chair with legs extended against a plain white wall for HERO Magazine.

Model wearing a decorative tricorne hat, white shirt, light shorts, and a blue sweater tied around the waist against a neutral backdrop

Close-up monochromatic portrait with heavy film grain showing an abstract textured composition.

Shirtless male model wearing a black tricorn hat with feathers and dark shorts against a plain background

Full-length portrait of a male model wearing an ivory coat, pink vest, and black shoes against a plain white studio backdrop.

HERO Magazine Shortly ... 2026

About

Shortly is a striking designer fashion editorial series that captures a fluid, contemporary approach to menswear, masterfully balancing traditional tailoring with avant-garde textile play. Through the lens of HERO Magazine, the project explores a high-concept dialogue between minimalist studio settings and intricate, voluminous garments—ranging from ruffled collars and delicate lace appliqués to structured floral coats. The editorial leanings are elevated by a deliberate mix of mediums, utilizing both crisp studio strobe lighting and the raw, tactile quality of 35mm film to achieve a cinematic depth. Stylist Peghah Maleknejad curates a series of eclectic, textured ensembles that challenge conventional silhouettes, while casting director Alexandre Junior Cyprien ensures the movement and poise of model Luke Pearson breathe life into every frame. The visual narrative is further refined by the precise grooming of hair stylist Christos Bairabas, whose work with tousled, voluminous hair textures adds an organic layer to the polished compositions. Whether captured through a grainy, analogue film aesthetic or high-key studio portraiture, the collection reads as a cohesive study of sartorial identity, where soft pastels and bold floral motifs meet clean lines and geometric poses. Ultimately, the work serves as a testament to editorial minimalism, focusing on the interplay of fabric, light, and form to create a sophisticated, timeless perspective on modern designer fashion.