Love Magazine

Apr 2026

Love Magazine consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary fashion through its distinct, irreverent lens, and this latest editorial feature titled Weeding + chupete is no exception. Captured with the precision of studio strobe lighting, these portraits lean into a surreal fashion aesthetic that challenges traditional portraiture through provocative styling and deliberate composition. Photographer Mélissa De Araujo creates a high-contrast visual narrative where the subject becomes a canvas for bold textures and unexpected accessories. In one striking frame, the model Baptiste Vivo is posed against a stark white backdrop, his gaze locked and his mouth framed by a patterned pacifier that disrupts the minimalist, wire-rimmed sophistication of the look. This theme of juxtaposing innocence with high-concept design continues with Nima Machado, whose portrait utilizes a deep blue-green faux fur garment to create a rich, tactile experience. The meticulous work of hair stylist Roger Cho and makeup artist Porsche Poon serves to ground these unconventional elements, ensuring that every detail from the slicked-back strands to the voluminous hair fanned across the frame remains sharp and intentional. By blending editorial minimalism with these jarring, surrealist motifs, the project establishes a compelling dialogue between classic beauty and modern subversion, proving that the magazine remains a vital force for experimental creative expression in the fashion industry today.

Editorial, Portrait

Studio strobe