Interview Magazine

Mar 2025

For the March 2025 issue of Interview Magazine, the feature Benny and Selena Against the World captures an intimate, high-fashion dialogue between two of the industry's most recognizable figures. Photographer Roe Ethridge masterfully utilizes beauty light to frame Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, leaning into a sharp, monochromatic aesthetic that feels both curated and candid. The editorial portraiture defines the project's visual core, showcasing the pair in coordinated charcoal pinstriped blazers and crisp white shirting, a look meticulously curated by fashion editor Mel Ottenberg. The clean, studio-bound compositions rely on an editorial minimalism that allows the subjects' connection to take center stage, eschewing clutter in favor of pure, striking composition. The production team behind the lens ensured every detail resonated with the brand's storied reputation for provocative storytelling. Jesus Guerrero provided soft, textured hair styling, while makeup artist Hung Vanngo focused on a refined finish, perfectly balancing the striking, bold magenta typography that anchors the cover design. With movement direction from Anna Collins and set design by Nicholas des Jardins, the shoot successfully bridges the gap between commercial polish and authentic lifestyle portraiture. By blending these sophisticated live-action techniques with a timeless, high-contrast palette, the magazine continues to define the intersection of pop culture and elevated editorial photography, proving that even the most famous faces benefit from a disciplined, restrained approach.

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