Full-length fashion portrait of a black man wearing white textured jacket with ruffles and white shorts against a white backdrop.

Model curled up on green grass wearing white shorts, red socks, and black shoes, photographed from above by Stef Mitchell.

Black male model wearing a glossy dark trench coat over a bare chest against a plain light background

Close-up portrait of a young Black man with short textured hair and a light scar on his forehead against a white seamless background

Shirtless male model wearing a brown hat and dark trousers with a belt against a white background

Model with long blonde hair wearing a brown long-sleeve shirt over a yellow shirt and brown trousers against a white seamless backdrop.

Model wearing a long taupe coat with a fur stole and white sneakers against a plain white studio backdrop.

Young male model lying on green grass wearing a red t-shirt and dark trousers for M Le magazine du Monde editorial

Model wearing a black beret, sleeveless black vest, trousers, red socks, and black shoes against a white background

Model with long blonde hair wearing a dark shearling-lined coat and black trousers against a plain white background.

Model wearing a black beret, white shirt, dark vest, and trousers against a clean white seamless studio backdrop.

Portrait of male model Louis Martin Chan wearing a white blazer against a light blue background for M Le magazine du Monde

A black male model lying on green grass wearing a black coat, black shorts, white socks, and black shoes.

Model wearing a long black coat with satin lapels over red trousers and white sneakers against a plain white background

Shirtless black male model wearing dark trousers and orange gloves against a light background for M Le magazine du Monde.

Model wearing a brown blazer and black trousers against a neutral white studio background for an editorial spread.

Model Louis Martin Chan wearing a white suit jacket against a pale blue background for M Le magazine du Monde

Model wearing a layered red parka with a fur hood and a brown coat against a white background

Monochrome portrait of a young male model wearing a white dress shirt and black bowtie against a plain white background

M Le magazine du Monde Jeunesse Oblige 2026

About

Jeunesse Oblige is a fashion editorial feature produced for M Le magazine du Monde, exploring the intersection of structural tailoring and minimalist aesthetics. Captured by photographer Stef Mitchell, the series utilizes clean, even lighting and a pared-back studio palette to highlight the interplay of textures, ranging from heavy faux fur and shearling to crisp shirting and dark patent finishes. Creative director Jean-Baptiste Talbourdet-Napoleone orchestrates a visual narrative that shifts between stark, seamless backdrops and candid, verdant outdoor settings, grounding the avant-garde styling in a contemplative, observational tone. The project relies on a precise collaborative effort to balance complex layering with sharp, architectural lines. Fashion editor Jason Rider curates a wardrobe that contrasts voluminous outerwear and distressed elements with precise, tailored menswear staples, while subtle accents—such as vibrant red hosiery or textured headwear—introduce rhythmic detail to the editorial. The imagery reflects a focused approach to form, supported by the work of hair stylist Matt Mulhall, makeup artist Thierry Do Nascimento, and set designer Rebecca Ilse, with casting directed by Piotr Chamier.