Various Editorials: Balkan Boys

Sep 2025

Balkan Boys is an expansive fashion editorial series captured by photographer Jeroen Mantel. The project showcases model Luka Tesic across a variety of coastal and urban waterfront settings, moving between high-contrast monochrome studio-style portraiture and sun-drenched outdoor reportage. The work leverages natural light throughout, oscillating between sharp, high-contrast hard light and the soft, rich tones of golden hour. By pairing heavy, textured outerwear—ranging from shimmering sequins and furs to oversized knits—with minimalist layering, the editorial highlights a distinct stylistic tension. Each frame maintains a tight focus on character, utilizing the environment to frame the subject within coastal textures and architectural details.

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