The Face Magazine

Jun 2025

For The Face Magazine, photographer Alex Mader captures the editorial feature "don’t slip up," a sharp exploration of nocturnal style. The project juxtaposes moody, cinematic urban settings against high-contrast studio portraiture, shifting between the neon-lit grit of city streets at night and clean, monochromatic compositions. Fashion editor Delphine Danhier curates a collection of avant-garde textures, pairing structured leather and glossy vinyl with fluid silhouettes and sheer layering. The visual narrative relies on dramatic chiaroscuro and flash photography to highlight intricate details, from bleached eyebrows to glossy, saturated beauty accents. Featuring model Freya Nutter, the series benefits from a collaborative production team including hair stylist Michael Delmas, makeup artist Rebecca Wordingham, set designer Sati Leonne, and casting director Franziska Bachofen Echt. The final imagery leans into a gritty, cinematic aesthetic, defined by its sophisticated use of shadow and color blocking.

Editorial, Horizontal

Editorial