Monochrome shot of a person's bare back wearing a metallic chainmail hood and black leather gloves.

Black and white portrait of a person in an embroidered dark jacket and white trousers posing against a grey seamless studio backdrop.

Model Jules Santiago posing in a draped white dress and knee-high black boots against a studio backdrop in black and white.

Model seated on a wooden stool wearing a leather jacket and dress against a textured dark background

Black and white portrait of model Jules Santiago wearing a black leather jacket and strapless top against a textured studio background.

Fashion model in a leopard print jacket and black tights seated on a wheeled studio stool in a black and white portrait.

Monochrome fashion portrait of a woman in a black quilted vest reclining on a textured studio floor.

Black and white portrait of model Jules Santiago wearing an embellished dark shirt with crossed arms.

Black and white portrait of a person lying on the floor with legs crossed wearing dark trousers and a chain necklace.

Model Jules Santiago crouching in long black leather gloves and briefs against a studio backdrop in black and white.

Model posing in a structured black off-the-shoulder corset midi dress and pointed stiletto heels in a black-and-white studio portrait.

Model Jules Santiago posing in a sheer white ruffled gown and sunglasses against a studio backdrop in black and white.

Model lying down in a strapless black leather dress and long leather gloves against a textured studio backdrop.

Model Jules Santiago seated on a block wearing a black mini dress with white rope detailing and black high heels.

Black and white portrait of a woman reclining in a black tailored blazer and chunky metal chain necklace on a canvas backdrop.

Monochrome portrait of model Jules Santiago with dynamic windblown hair wearing a black buttoned shirt against a textured backdrop.

Amanda Lepore posing in a fitted blue latex dress with black opera gloves and fur stole against a blue backdrop.

Model Jules Santiago reclining on a studio floor wearing a sculpted strapless top for SLIMI Magazine's The Revival Issue.

Black and white portrait of a smiling person with short curly hair wearing a leather biker jacket and statement earrings.

Monochrome portrait of model Jules Santiago wearing a black tailored blazer and statement necklace against a studio backdrop.

SLIMI Magazine The revival Issue 2026

About

For The Revival Issue of SLIMI Magazine, the publication leans into a stark, high-contrast aesthetic that strips away the noise to celebrate the intersection of structural fashion and raw human expression. Through a series of black and white portrait sessions, the project presents a masterclass in editorial minimalism, where the focus remains steadfast on the interplay of texture, shadow, and silhouette. Photographer Martin Gatti expertly employs studio strobe and natural light to emphasize the materiality of the garments, from the sheen of leather and latex to the intricate geometry of quilted fabrics and sculptural fringe. The visual narrative channels a cinematic intensity, utilizing low-key or chiaroscuro lighting techniques to carve out the contours of the subjects, including notable appearances by entertainer Amanda Lepore and model Jules Santiago. Each composition is treated with a deliberate, front-facing precision that feels both classic and forward-thinking. By pairing these rigid, power-pose aesthetics against mottled, neutral backdrops, the editorial ensures that the interplay between the subject and their attire—ranging from sharp tailoring to avant-garde detailing—remains the singular focus. The result is a collection of portraits that feel intimate yet profoundly bold, capturing a timeless, fashion-forward energy that defines the magazine’s renewed creative direction.