Various Editorials

Apr 2026

This extensive fashion portfolio, produced for Esquire, showcases a mastery of editorial portraiture that channels the interplay between minimalism and high-concept styling. Photographer Vincent van den Dries adopts a precise, clean-cut visual language, utilizing studio strobe lighting to emphasize the tactile qualities of knitwear, leather, and textured textiles. With an artful eye for composition, the series oscillates between high-key aesthetics and moody, black-and-white chiaroscuro, creating a cohesive yet varied narrative of contemporary style. The project features a diverse cast of models, including Evelina Dragic, Julian Silvester, and Victor Buysse, who bring an evocative, neutral intensity to each frame. Under the fashion direction of Jan Bries, the execution leans into a blend of retro-inspired motifs—such as floral embroidery and structured tailoring—and modern, avant-garde silhouettes. The work effectively uses neutral studio backgrounds to strip away distraction, ensuring that every detail, from the sheen of a glossy jacket to the intricate weave of an open-knit mohair sweater, takes center stage. By balancing geometric rigor with a playful, editorial sensibility, this collection serves as a definitive statement on the power of the portrait as a vehicle for fashion expression, demonstrating how thoughtful lighting and coordinated styling can elevate simple studio setups into a sophisticated, high-fashion visual experience.

Editorial, Portrait, Portrait

Studio strobe, Studio strobe, Studio strobe