The Cut: The Cut December 2025 Special Issue Cover

Dec 2025

The Cut’s December 2025 Special Issue cover features an editorial series that leans into minimalist architectural framing and sculptural fashion silhouettes. Captured by photographer Szilveszter Mako under the creative direction of Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Peoples, the series utilizes a monochrome and desaturated palette to highlight the interplay between structured garments and geometric set design. Fashion stylist Jessica Willis anchors the aesthetic, pairing voluminous, retro-inspired looks with the controlled, diorama-like environments crafted by set designer Lane Vineyard. The imagery features precise hair styling by Panos Papandrianos, makeup by Raoul Alejandre, and manicures by Leanne Woodley, resulting in a series that balances high-fashion rigor with a subtle, surreal edge through clean, diffused studio lighting.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Set-dressed

Editorial