Model in voluminous dark gown holding a large black sculptural form near a window with checkered flooring

Monochrome portrait of a male model wearing a dark shirt and ornate belt while holding a puppy near a bright window

Model in a dark coat standing near a window in a dimly lit interior setting

Monochrome portrait of a model standing by a window in a rustic kitchen interior for SHADOWPLAY Magazine

Model with spiky hair wearing a long beige belted trench coat standing before a red patterned folding screen

Shirtless male model wearing metallic eyewear and dark trousers with an arrow accessory for SHADOWPLAY Magazine

Blonde male model seated wearing an embroidered floral denim suit and dark jacket against a dark studio background

Model Pierrick Grégoire wearing a patterned black and red coat standing in front of paneled wooden doors in SHADOWPLAY Magazine's SOMETHING LIKE COUTURE editorial

Model with silver foil face covering wearing a white ruffled blouse with cape sleeves for SHADOWPLAY Magazine

Model seated in an oversized pleated mauve cape with a large red bow in a wood paneled room for SHADOWPLAY Magazine.

Model standing on a small wooden stool wearing a floor-length pleated purple gown with a large red bow at the neck in an ornate room.

Portrait of a blonde male model resting his head against an embroidered denim jacket and wearing a dark blazer.

Model in a black tuxedo with a red boutonnière standing in a room with wood paneling and parquet flooring.

Close up portrait of a male model with dark textured substance covering his face in dramatic lighting

Model wearing a black suit jacket and trousers posing in an interior room with a tall window and wooden parquet floor

SHADOWPLAY Magazine SOMETHING LIKE COUTURE 2026

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SOMETHING LIKE COUTURE for SHADOWPLAY Magazine is an evocative exploration of high-fashion editorial portraiture that masterfully bridges the gap between traditional tailoring and conceptual artistry. Photographer Antonino Cafiero harnesses the power of natural light and low-key chiaroscuro techniques to create a cinematic, moody atmosphere that feels both timeless and avant-garde. The editorial leans into a striking monochrome palette, occasionally interrupted by bold, deliberate bursts of crimson, as seen in the recurring motifs of oversized bows and vibrant floral accents. With creative direction and styling by Brando Prizzon, the project showcases an eclectic range of silhouettes—from voluminous, pleated mauve capes to structured, oversized tuxedo jackets—all set against the backdrop of weathered, historic interiors. The casting, curated by Nicolas Bianciotto, features Pierrick Grégoire and other talent who embody a calm, contemplative stillness that lets the intricate textures of the garments and the environment take center stage. Through the meticulous work of hair stylist Roger Cho and makeup artist Andrey Sebaoun, the project shifts between raw minimalism and surreal transformation, notably in the metallic silver-leaf portraiture. With set design by Rebecca Ilse anchoring the subjects in rustic, architectural spaces, this body of work reads as a sophisticated dialogue between the sculptural qualities of clothing and the fragile humanity of the subject, successfully defining a distinct, high-end editorial vision.