Schön! Switzerland: The great escape

Jun 2025

For 'The Great Escape,' photographer Dan-Cristian Gocan captures model Denis Jovanovic in a series of monochromatic fashion portraits that explore the intersection of structured menswear and rugged, high-altitude terrain. The editorial frames the subject against dramatic, sweeping vistas, juxtaposing tailored pinstripe suits and leather trench coats against the harsh, rocky textures of mountainous landscapes. The project leans into a cinematic aesthetic, utilizing natural light to carve sharp contours and defined shadows across the subject's features. These images, characterised by a gritty, high-contrast finish, move between poised, formal poses and more relaxed, candid moments, highlighting both the precision of the styling and the vastness of the natural environment.