Dried palm fronds hanging beside a framed pin-up photo taped to an off-white wall for Holiday Magazine La Heroica project.

Model Selena Forrest wearing a red top and yellow skirt at a coastal bus stop for Holiday Magazine La Heroica

Model Selena Forrest seated on a white balcony railing against urban buildings for Holiday Magazine La Heroica editorial.

Young man wearing a white graphic t-shirt and green beaded necklace standing outdoors near a red structural post.

Model Selena Forrest wearing a rhinestone necklace in a split-frame portrait for Holiday Magazine La Heroica project

Model Selena Forrest leaning against a column in a ruffled shirt for Holiday Magazine La Heroica project

Model Selena Forrest wearing a white swimsuit leaning against a weathered wall for Holiday Magazine La Heroica project

Model Selena Forrest wearing a light blue dress against a blue wall for Holiday Magazine La Heroica editorial project

Young man seated on a boat with red cushioned seats wearing an olive green sweater and sunglasses pushed onto his head.

Close-up of a shirtless person wearing a silver dog tag necklace against a dim interior and dusk ocean background for Holiday Magazine.

Model Selena Forrest in white lace dress and veil reclining on a white boat on a sandy beach for Holiday Magazine

Model Selena Forrest in a yellow dress crawling on a rooftop pool ledge against a city skyline

Model Selena Forrest in a silver sequin dress seated on a balcony overlooking the ocean for Holiday Magazine

Man wearing a pale pink suit standing on a sandy beach with the ocean behind him in a two-part composition with a cargo ship below.

Model Selena Forrest wearing a red leather top in a graffiti-covered room for Holiday Magazine

Split-frame editorial image featuring a man seated at a table indoors and a coastal cityscape behind rocky terrain

Shirtless male model wearing white trousers and an open white short-sleeve shirt against a green background for Holiday Magazine

Close-up rear view of a model wearing a blue tank top outdoors near water for Holiday Magazine

Young shirtless man wearing a gold necklace positioned in front of a screen showing a football match and a religious banner

Holiday Magazine La Heroica 2026

About

La Heroica, an evocative editorial campaign for Holiday Magazine, masterfully blurs the lines between high-fashion portraiture and raw, documentary-style street photography. Under the creative direction of Franck Durand, the project presents a sophisticated visual narrative that captures the soulful intersection of urban life and coastal serenity. Photographed by Hart Lëshkina, the imagery leans into a cinematic aesthetic, frequently utilizing composite diptychs to juxtapose intimate human portraits with the textured, weathered surfaces of its setting. The series features model Selena Forrest, whose presence anchors the editorial as she transitions effortlessly from minimalist balcony portraits to sun-drenched beach scenes. Stylist Tony Irvine curates a wardrobe that emphasizes both structural volume and delicate lace, creating a vibrant contrast against the muted, natural light. With techniques ranging from natural light portraiture to subtle live-action film references, the project maintains a consistent thread of authentic, lived-in atmosphere. By thoughtfully incorporating still-life shots of domestic religious iconography and maritime details, the work achieves a deeply layered, dreamlike quality. This collection functions as an immersive editorial study, where high-fashion sensibilities meet the gritty, tactile reality of a coastal metropolis, resulting in a cohesive, stylistically distinct vision that feels both candid and meticulously composed.