Various Covers

Jun 2026

The latest edition of Coco magazine, specifically the N1 The Make-up Issue, establishes a bold new visual language for the beauty industry through a sophisticated fusion of high-end editorial design and modern graphic sensibility. This project, which leans into a refined minimalist aesthetic, utilizes striking color-blocking to anchor its central portraiture. A defining feature of the cover series is the intentional application of motion blur, which provides a dreamlike, cinematic quality that elevates the subject matter beyond traditional commercial beauty photography. Under the creative direction of Charlotte Stockdale and Katie Lyall, with art direction by Thomas Lenthal, the production team has curated a clean, high-contrast environment that allows for the deliberate interplay between deep brown backgrounds and vibrant teal borders. The bold orange sans-serif typography serves to modernize the layout, ensuring that the visual focus remains on the textural depth of the editorial portrait. By balancing such distinctive typographic choices with a restrained, clean composition, the team successfully channels a fresh perspective on contemporary beauty media. The overall execution highlights a seamless collaboration between the photographers, including the noted work of Drew Vickers and Ethan James Green, and a wider cast of talent who bring a tangible sense of humanity to these stylized frames. This editorial work marks a significant milestone in prestige magazine design.

Editorial, Vertical, Cinematic

Typography

Cosmetics, Magazines, Beauty, Media & Entertainment