Side-note features artist Troye Sivan in a series of editorial portraits that lean into minimalist studio aesthetics. The project, led by creative director Karla Clarke and photographer Daphne Nguyen, utilizes clean, solid-color backdrops to draw focus to contemporary silhouettes and detailed garment textures, including leather, denim, and tailored outerwear.
The imagery adopts a raw yet polished approach, often relying on natural light to cast directional shadows that contour the subject. Styled by Nichhia Wippell, the wardrobe transitions between relaxed denim ensembles and structured, dark attire, capturing a candid, expressive tone throughout. With hair styling by Sophie Roberts and make-up by Gillian Campbell, the project maintains a cohesive visual identity across the vertical, editorial frames.
